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Gambling Addiction Self-Test

The Gambling Addiction Self-Test will help you to objectively observe your own behaviors and may help you to get on the right course. Take a few moments to answer each question honestly - your self-test is completely anonymous.

Please answer every question and then click "Go" at the bottom of the page to proceed to your results and recommendations.

I spend a significant amount of time daydreaming about winning, planning to place bets, thinking about past losses or considering how to get more money for gambling.

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I've been told I gamble too much or bet too much when I gamble.

Yes No

Some of my closest friends love to gamble.

Yes No

When I look back a few months or a few years, I realize that the bets I place are bigger now than before.

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I've lied to my spouse, other family members or close friends about how much money I've lost gambling.

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My gambling has caused significant financial strains.

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I've had to borrow money to cover losses.

Yes No

I've stolen money (borrowed without telling) or written bad checks to cover losses.

Yes No

My gambling has caused significant problems in my closest relationships.

Yes No

My preoccupation with gambling and debts has caused problems at work or at school.

Yes No

I have to place bigger bets to get the same thrill I got when I started gambling.

Yes No

My gambling debts have caused me to miss regular payments for the mortgage, power, phone, car, etc.

Yes No

I've lost money one day and planned to win it back the next.

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I sometimes gamble to relieve stress or escape the pain of depression and guilt.

Yes No

I've tried to quit or cut down on my gambling, but I failed.

Yes No