Responsible Gambling

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Gambling Risk Test

Thinking about the last 12 months...
  1. Have you bet more than you could really afford to lose?

  2. Still thinking about the last 12 month, have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of MONEY to get the same feeling of excitement?

  3. When you gambled, did you go back another day to try to win back the MONEY you lost?

  4. Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?

  5. Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?

  6. Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?

  7. Have people criticized your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem, regardless of whether or not you thought it was true?

  8. Has your gambling caused any FINANCIAL problems for you or your household?

  9. Have you felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?

Your score is: 0

The higher your score the greater the risk that your gambling is a problem. Scores for the nine items are summed, and the results are interpreted as follows:

0 Non-problem gambling
1-2 Low level of problems Non-problem gambling
3-7 Moderate level of problems Leading to some negative consequences
8+ Problem gambling Negative consequences and a possible loss of control
  • This test is provided for your informational and educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you seek medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
  • If you have any concerns about your gambling, consider seeking out a live assessment. You can reach out to any of the resources below and someone will be able to help you.