Problem Gambling: our communities, our families, our problem

Test someone else's gambling

Here is a quick test to find out whether someone you live with might have problems with their gambling.

Are you being constantly bothered by debt collectors?:

Yes

No

Is the person that is gambling, often not at home for lengthy, unexplained periods of time?:

Yes

No

When it comes to money, do you feel that this person cannot be trusted? :

Yes

No

Does this person genuinely promise that they will stop gambling, and maybe plead for another chance, only to gamble once again?:

Yes

No

Does the person constantly return to gambling in order to try and recover losses, or win more?:

Yes

No

Does the person ever borrow money to pay gambling debts, or to gamble with? :

Yes

No

Does the person have unrealistic expectations that gambling will bring the family wealth and material comfort, or do they gamble to get money to solve financial difficulties?:

Yes

No

Have you found yourself starting to hide money for family expenses in order to protect you and your family from going without food etc, because of the person's gambling?:

Yes

No

Does this person continually lie to cover up or deny their gambling activities?:

Yes

No

Have you ever threatened to break up the family unit, due to the continuing gambling of this person? :

Yes

No

Do they often induce guilt on you as a method of shifting responsibilities for their gambling?:

Yes

No

Do you find yourself attempting to anticipate this person's moods, or trying to control their life?:

Yes

No