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Staying in Control

Gutshot tries to promote responsible gaming but on occasion some individuals may become concerned about their gambling habits. For those who are concerned the following questionnaire from Gamcare (http://www.gamcare.org.uk/selfhelp.php) may offer some valued guidance:

1. Have others ever criticized your gambling?
2. Have you ever lied to cover up the amount you have gambled or time you have spent doing it?
3. Do arguments, frustrations or disappointments make you want to gamble?
4. Do you gamble alone for long periods?
5. Do you stay away from work, college or school to gamble?
6. Do you gamble to escape from a boring or unhappy life?
7. Are you reluctant to spend 'gambling money' on anything else?
8. Have you lost interest in your family, friends or pastimes due to gambling?
9. After losing, do you feel you must try and win back your losses as soon as possible?
10. When gambling and you run out of money, do you feel lost and in despair, and need to gamble again as soon as possible?
11. Do you gamble until your last penny is gone?
12. Have you lied, stolen or borrowed just to get money to gamble or to pay gambling debts?
13. Do you feel depressed or even suicidal because of your gambling?

These questions are provided to help an individual decide if he or she has a problem and needs to seek help.

How to Get Help

There are numerous organizations that can provide support and assistance to individuals who develop a problem with gambling. If you think that you may have a gambling problem we do recommend contacting any one of a number of self-help organizations for guidance. For confidential advice and support concerning a gambling problem please contact:

• www.ncpgambling.org
• www.gamcare.org.uk
• www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• www.gamblersanonymous.org

Managing Your Playing

For players who enjoy frequent gambling, it is not uncommon to occasionally overspend their budget. We do advise that players make specific budget plans to ensure that their gambling expenditures do not exceed their own affordable limits.