Is your gambling causing harm for you or others around you? The following signs may indicate that someone is experiencing difficulties with gambling:

• Spending more money and time on gambling than you can afford.
• Finding it hard to manage or stop your gambling.
• Having arguments with family or friends about money or gambling.
• Losing interest in usual activities or hobbies like going out with friends or spending time with family
• Always thinking or talking about gambling.
• Lying about your gambling or hiding it from other people.
• Chasing losses or gambling to get out of financial trouble.
• Gambling until all your money is gone.
• Borrowing money, selling possessions or not paying bills in order to gamble.
• Needing to gamble with larger amounts of money or for a longer time to get the same feeling of excitement or buzz.
• Neglecting work, school, family, personal needs or household responsibilities because of gambling.
• Feeling anxious, worried, guilty, depressed or irritable.

For further advice and support, visit one of these support organisations: