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Is gambling becoming a serious problem for you?
If you are worried about your gambling you can use this QUIZ to find out if it is becoming a problem.
Scoring
For each question there are four possible responses:
Never (score 0)
Sometimes (score 1)
Most of the time (score 2)
Almost always (score 3)
Jot down your answers on a piece of paper
Think about the last 12 months
Have you ever bet more than you could really afford to lose? | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Have you gone back on another day to try win back money you have lost? | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Have you borrowed money or sold anything to gamble? | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Have you felt you might have a problem with gambling? | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Have people criticised your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem, whether or not you thought it was true? | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Have you felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble? | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Has your gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety? | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Has your gambling caused any financial problems for you or your household? | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
What does your score mean?
- 0You experience no issues with gambling. However, keep an eye on your gambling so It does not become a problem in the future.
- 1-2A low-risk gambler – you experience few, if any issues with gambling. However, keep an eye on your gambling so it does not become a problem in the future.
- 3-7A moderate risk gambler – you experience some issues with gambling. Now is the time to take practical steps to ensure your gambling remains under control. Visit gamblershelp.com.au
- 8+A high risk gambler – there are many ways to get help. Find the support that’s right for you at gamblershelp.com.au.For immediate help call 1800 858 858.It’s free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.