Grab the fun, but don't let it grab you
Grab Me Gold dangles quick riches and bright reels, and that lure can talk you into one grab too many. If gambling starts to squeeze your wallet or your wellbeing, reach out today. Free, confidential help is there at any hour.
Set what you can lose and don't grab past it.
Give the session a stop time so it doesn't run long.
A cold streak stays cold. A bigger grab won't warm it.
Regular breaks keep your judgement steady.
Answer each one straight. These six come from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI); two or more “yes” answers mean you should contact a group above.
Have you bet more than you could afford to lose in the past 12 months?
Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
Have you gone back another day to try to win back money you lost?
Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?
Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
This can't diagnose anything by itself. For that, call GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or your nearest gambling helpline.
