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Gambling Addiction Test

Gambling Addiction Test (Self-Screening)

Habits that get out of hand can grow into serious problems. It is easy to slide into harmful gambling today—casinos, sports betting, online games, and machines. If you or someone you care about gambles, this short questionnaire can help you notice warning signs.

Problem gambling (gambling disorder, sometimes called compulsive gambling) is an impulse-control issue: the urge to keep betting is hard to manage even when it causes money problems, stress, or harm to people close to you.

Whether life feels stable or rough, the pull to gamble can still show up.

Signs include chasing losses, spending more than you can afford, hiding the behavior from family, and gambling to escape worry or low mood. Depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or substance use often occur alongside gambling problems.

Disclaimer: This questionnaire is offered solely for general information and self-screening. It does not diagnose gambling disorder or any other condition, and it cannot replace evaluation or treatment by a licensed mental health or addiction professional. Do not use your results as the basis for legal, financial, or medical decisions. If gambling is hurting your life or you feel out of control, contact a qualified clinician or a problem-gambling helpline in your country or region.

Answer the questions below about how often each situation applies to you.

Instructions: Below are experiences that are common among people with gambling problems. Read each item carefully and indicate how often something like it has happened in your life.

Answer as honestly as you can. Your responses are anonymous. Read the disclaimer above before you begin.

1. Have you ever gambled to escape worry, boredom, loneliness, grief, or loss?
2. Have you ever hidden lottery tickets, cash for betting, or other signs of gambling from your spouse, children, or other people close to you?
3. Do you feel stressed, anxious, irritable, or guilty about your gambling?
4. Do you lose track of time when gambling?
5. Do you spend a lot of time thinking about gambling or replaying past games in your head?
6. Have you ever bet more than you could really afford to lose?
7. Have you ever tried to win back money you lost gambling?
8. Has gambling made it hard for you to sleep?
9. Have you ever sold anything to get money for gambling?
10. Have you often gambled until all your money was gone?
11. Do you gamble when you should be working or studying?
12. Have you ever borrowed money to gamble?
13. Have you ever gambled with money that should have gone to bills, rent, or other necessities?
14. Have you ever lied to loved ones about how much you gamble?
15. Have you argued with people close to you about your gambling?
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