Recognizing Problem Gambling
Gambling becomes problematic when it negatively impacts your financial stability, personal relationships, mental health, or daily responsibilities. Be aware of these warning signs:
- Spending more money on betting than you can afford to lose
- Chasing losses by placing larger or more frequent bets to recover previous losses
- Borrowing money, selling possessions, or taking loans to fund gambling activity
- Lying to family members or friends about the extent of your gambling
- Neglecting work, studies, or family obligations to gamble
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling as an escape from stress, depression, or personal problems
- Being unable to stop gambling even when you want to quit
If you recognize two or more of these signs in your behavior, please reach out for help immediately using the resources listed below.