Worried about gambling? Take our Self-Assessment Test to learn how gambling impacts you. The test is anonymous, open to all, and covers the past 12 months.
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During the last 12 month were you obliged to borrow money or sell something to get money to play?
During the last 12 month have you or your family household ever dealt with financial problems because of gambling?
During the last 12 month did you have to cope with health issues including stress or other intense forms of anxiety due to gambling?
During the last 12 month do other people criticise you for gambling or tell you that you have a problem with gambling, whether you agree or not?
During the last 12 month do you play more than you could really afford to lose?
During the last 12 month do you feel that you have a problem with gambling?
During the last 12 month do you need to spend more and more money on gambling to be able to feel the same excitement as before?
During the last 12 month do you feel guilty about the way you play or about what happens when you play?
During the last 12 month after playing, do you come back and try to recoup the lost money?
The final result of the test is formed by the sum of the points accumulated from the answers to each of the nine (9) questions, with each individual answer being evaluated on a four-point categorical scale, with «never», «sometimes», «most of the time», «almost always» scored as follows:
- «never» = zero (0)
- «sometimes» = one (1)
- «most of the time» = two (2)
- «almost always» = three (3)
Disclaimer: These questions are based on the PGSI diagnostic model. This tool is offered anonymously to improve your understanding of the risks that gambling can pose if not practised in moderation. For a formal diagnosis of your gambling behaviour, please seek professional help from your national or local gambling addiction treatment organisation and/or follow the instructions of your personal doctor.
