Responsible gambling means setting and sticking to self-imposed limits on the amount of time and money you spend at the virtual tables. Habitual deviation from these self-imposed limits could indicate an addiction. If you suspect that you have a gambling addiction, please answer the questions in the following questionnaire.
- Have you ever missed school or work because of gambling?
- Has your home life been negatively affected by your gambling?
- Has your reputation been affected by gambling?
- Have you ever tried to solve financial problems or pay off debts by gambling?
- When you lose, do you feel a strong urge to keep playing in order to win back your losses?
- When you win, do you feel a strong urge to keep playing in order to win more?
- Have you repeatedly gambled your money away (down to the last dollar)?
- Have you ever financed your gambling by borrowing money?
- Have you ever financed your gambling by selling something?
- Have you ever stopped yourself from using "gambling money" for normal expenditures?
- Have you ever gambled at the expense of your family's welfare?
- Have you ever gambled for longer than planned?
- Have you ever thought about/committed an illegal act to fund your gambling?
- Have you had difficulty sleeping as a result of your gambling?
- When frustrated, do you have an urge to gamble?
- When you want to celebrate good fortune, does gambling sound like a good way to do so?
- Have you ever felt regret after gambling?
- Have you ever experienced a decrease in efficiency or ambition as a resulting of your gambling?
- Have you ever gambled in an attempt to avoid everyday worries and/or troubles?
- Has gambling ever caused you to consider suicide?
According to Gamblers Anonymous, answering "yes" to seven or more questions indicates the possibility of a gambling addiction, and in such cases, we strongly advise that you seek professional assistance