Gambling Addiction Self-Assessment - Am I Addicted to Gambling?

If you’re asking yourself, “Am I addicted to gambling?”, that question alone deserves attention. As part of our broader Responsible Gambling Policy, we provide tools and resources to help you stay informed and in control.

This problem gambling quiz is designed to help you reflect on your gambling behavior. It is a private self-assessment tool to increase awareness of potential gambling addiction symptoms.

Important Notice

• This gambling addiction test is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.
• It does not replace professional medical or psychological evaluation.
• If you answer “Yes” to 7 or more questions, your responses may indicate a higher risk of problem gambling, and professional support may be helpful.

If you are concerned about your answers, professional evaluation is strongly recommended.

If you are in emotional distress or considering self-harm, seek immediate help from a qualified professional or local crisis service.

Problem Gambling Self-Assessment Quiz

Answer each question honestly with Yes or No.

In the past 12 months:

1. Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling?

2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?

3. Did gambling affect your reputation?

4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? 

5. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties?

6. Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?

7. After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses?

8. After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more?

9. Did you often gamble until all your money was gone?

10. Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling?

11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling?

12. Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures?

13. Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family?

14. Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned?

15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry, trouble, boredom, loneliness, grief or loss?

16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling?

17. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?

18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble?

19. Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling?

20. Have you ever considered self-destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?

Take a moment to count your “Yes” responses.

Understanding Your Results

Your answers provide insight into your current gambling behavior. Review the category that matches your total “Yes” responses to better understand your risk level and the next steps you can take.

Between 0–3 “Yes” Answers - Low-Risk Gambling Behavior

Your responses suggest low-risk gambling patterns.

Gambling appears to remain recreational. Continue setting personal limits and stay informed about early problem gambling signs.

Learn more about warning signs. Maintaining awareness helps prevent future issues.

4–6 “Yes” Answers - At-Risk Gambling Behavior

Your responses suggest you may be developing problematic gambling habits.

Recommended actions:

• Set deposit or loss limits immediately
• Reduce session frequency
• Consider activating a cooling-off period
• Review our guide on how to set gambling limits
• Speak with someone you trust

Early intervention can prevent escalation.

Visit our Responsible Gambling Tools Guide.

7+ “Yes” Answers - High Risk of Gambling Addiction

Your responses strongly suggest a gambling problem.

We strongly recommend:

• Activating self-exclusion immediately
• Accessing immediate gambling addiction help
• Contacting a professional support organization
• Speaking openly with someone you trust
• Avoiding further gambling activity

External support organizations:

• Gamblers Anonymous 
• Gambling Therapy 
• National Council on Problem Gambling – 1-800-MY-RESET

If you are in crisis, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Seeking help is a responsible and courageous decision.

How Gambling Problems Develop

Problem gambling often develops gradually:

• Occasional recreational gambling
• Increased frequency
• Chasing losses
• Emotional reliance
• Loss of control

Recognizing patterns early makes recovery significantly easier.

If you are unsure whether your behavior is risky, review common gambling addiction symptoms on our Warning Signs page.

What to Do Next

Regardless of your result, you have options available to you. You can activate gambling control tools, set casino deposit limits, take a cooling-off break, or choose self-exclusion if you need stronger support. 

You may also consider reaching out to independent professional organizations for guidance. Responsible gambling is about staying in control and taking action whenever that control feels uncertain.