Check your gambling

To find out if your gambling is becoming harmful, complete the following short questionnaire. Based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI, Ferris & Wynne, 2001), it will give you a picture of how risky your gambling is, and how it compares to other people's gambling.

Thinking about the last 12 months…

Question 1 of 9

Have you bet more than you could really afford to lose?
  • Never

  • Sometimes

  • Most of the time

  • Almost always

Question 2 of 9

Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
  • Never

  • Sometimes

  • Most of the time

  • Almost always

Question 3 of 9

When you gambled, did you go back another day to try to win back the money you lost?
  • Never

  • Sometimes

  • Most of the time

  • Almost always

Question 4 of 9

Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?
  • Never

  • Sometimes

  • Most of the time

  • Almost always

Question 5 of 9

Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
  • Never

  • Sometimes

  • Most of the time

  • Almost always

Question 6 of 9

Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
  • Never

  • Sometimes

  • Most of the time

  • Almost always

Question 7 of 9

Have people criticised your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem, regardless of whether or not you thought it was true?
  • Never

  • Sometimes

  • Most of the time

  • Almost always

Question 8 of 9

Has your gambling caused any financial problems for you or your household?
  • Never

  • Sometimes

  • Most of the time

  • Almost always

Question 9 of 9

Have you felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?
  • Never

  • Sometimes

  • Most of the time

  • Almost always

Contact us

If gambling is impacting your life or a loved one's life, it's okay to reach out for help. It’s free and confidential.

Call the 24/7 Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858

Face-to-face counselling locations