Is Betting Still Fun? A Quick Self-Check
Ten honest questions to ask yourself about your betting, and what to do if the answers worry you.
In this article
Betting should be something you enjoy, like watching the match with friends. If it has started to feel stressful, it's worth a quick check-in with yourself.
Ten questions
- Do you bet more than you planned to?
- Have you used money meant for bills, rent or family?
- Do you borrow money to bet?
- Do you feel restless or irritable when you can't bet?
- Do you hide how much you bet from people close to you?
- Do you bet to escape worries or boredom?
- Do you chase losses?
- Has betting caused arguments at home?
- Do you think about betting most of the day?
- Have you tried to cut down and found it hard?
What your answers mean
Answering "yes" to even a few of these is a signal to take a step back. It doesn't mean something is wrong with you. It means it's time to use the tools that exist for exactly this.
What you can do today
- Set a deposit limit or take a time-out from your account settings.
- Talk to someone you trust about how you're feeling.
- Contact customer support to arrange self-exclusion if you need a longer break.
- Reach out to a professional support service if betting is affecting your life.
More on the tools: Responsible gambling: tools to stay in control.
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