Blazing Firepots

Responsible Gaming

Gambling should be fun, not a problem

Important Notice

Gambling can take hold before you notice. If it's starting to weigh on your life, reach out for help straight away — you're not on your own, and support is there around the clock.

Signs of Problem Gambling

  • Wagering more than your budget can handle
  • Letting work, family, or other duties slide
  • Trying to win back what you've already lost
  • Borrowing cash or selling belongings to keep betting
  • Hiding the truth about how much you gamble
  • Feeling on edge or low because of gambling
  • Struggling to cut back or stop altogether

Tips for Safe Gambling

Set a Budget

Stake only what you can comfortably afford to lose.

Set Time Limits

Keep sessions short rather than playing for hours on end.

Never Chase Losses

Treat a loss as the cost of playing, not a debt to recover.

Take Breaks

Walk away now and then to keep a clear head.

Self-Assessment: Is Gambling Affecting You?

Answer these honestly — they come from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” answers is a sign it's worth contacting one of the organizations above.

1

In the last 12 months, have you bet more than you could really afford to lose?

2

Have you needed to stake bigger amounts to get the same buzz?

3

Have you returned another day to chase back the money you lost?

4

Have you borrowed money or sold something so you could gamble?

5

Have you ever felt that gambling might be a problem for you?

6

Has gambling left you stressed, anxious, or otherwise unwell?

This isn't a clinical diagnosis. For a proper assessment, call GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or your local gambling helpline.

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