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How risky is my gambling?

This short, confidential self-check uses the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), a screening tool used by health services around the world. Answer nine honest questions to see where you stand and what to do next.

Thinking about the last 12 months, answer honestly. Your answers stay on your device, nothing is sent, saved or tracked. This is a self-check, not a medical diagnosis.

  1. 1Have you bet more than you could really afford to lose?
  2. 2Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
  3. 3When you gambled, did you go back another day to try to win back the money you lost?
  4. 4Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?
  5. 5Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
  6. 6Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
  7. 7Have people criticised your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem, regardless of whether you thought it was true?
  8. 8Has your gambling caused any financial problems for you or your household?
  9. 9Have you felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?

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About this self-check

What is the PGSI?

The Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) is a nine-question screening tool developed by Ferris and Wynne in 2001 and used by health bodies worldwide. It gives a quick indication of gambling-related risk, it is a screen, not a clinical diagnosis.

Are my answers private?

Completely. The questionnaire runs entirely in your browser. We do not record your answers, ask for your name, or send anything to a server. When you close the page, your answers are gone.

What should I do with my result?

A low score is reassuring but still a good prompt to set limits. A moderate or high score is a signal to take action, set deposit limits, take a break, or talk to a free, confidential helpline. Your result links straight to support.

Can I take it for someone else?

The PGSI is designed for the person who gambles to answer about themselves. If you're worried about someone else, our guide for families is a better starting point, and helplines support concerned relatives directly.