Warning Signs

You may have a problem with gambling if you:

  1. Spend more time or money on gambling than you can afford or had planned
  2. Borrow money to gamble
  3. Neglect important responsibilities, such as work, school, or family, to gamble
  4. Lie about or cover up the extent of your gambling
  5. Chase your losses to try and get your money back
  6. Have increased conflict with friends and family, especially about money issues
  7. Have unpaid bills and increasing debts due to your gambling
  8. Feel regret about your gambling behavior
  9. Think about gambling a lot
  10. Gamble with money meant for essentials, such as food, rent, and other necessities