SkyBlueKangaroo promotes responsible gambling and recognises that for a small number of people gambling can become an addictive behaviour that causes problems for individuals and their families. If you feel that you need more help or advice, the information below may be useful for you.
If you can answer ‘Yes’ to more than three of the questions below, we recommend that you seek further advice:
- Has gambling ever affected your work, home life, reputation or made you unhappy?
- Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?
- Has it ever caused you difficulty in sleeping?
- After losing did you have a strong desire to return and win back your losses? Or after a win, try and win more?
- Have you ever gambled down to your last pound?
- Have you ever borrowed money or sold something to finance your gambling?
- Have you ever been reluctant to spend money set aside for gambling on normal expenditure?
- Has gambling ever made you careless towards your welfare or that of your family and friends?
- Have you ever gambled longer than planned?
- Has gambling ever been an escape from worry or difficulties?
- Have you ever committed or considered committing an illegal act to finance gambling?
- Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations or even good fortune create the urge to gamble?
- Have you ever considered harming yourself as a result of your gambling?
GamCare
GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice, support and free counselling for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling. They operate national telephone and online helplines for anyone affected by a gambling problem and provide both face to face and online counselling, free to clients.
Helpline 0845 6000 133 from the UK
From abroad +44 845 6000 133 (24 hours 7 days a week)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Email: info@gamcare.org.uk
