Bottle Mania

Responsible Gaming

Keep it entertainment — never a way to solve money worries

Important Notice

The fast pace of crash play can pull people in deeper than they planned. If gambling has started to weigh on your life, reach out now rather than later. Plenty of others have been there, and help is a phone call away at any hour.

Signs of Problem Gambling

  • Betting more than your budget can absorb
  • Letting work, family, or other duties slide
  • Piling on more bets to win back what you lost
  • Borrowing cash or selling things to keep playing
  • Hiding or downplaying how much you gamble
  • Feeling on edge or low because of gambling
  • Trying to cut back and not managing it

Tips for Safe Gambling

Set a Budget

Decide your spending cap before the first round and hold to it.

Set Time Limits

Rounds fly by in seconds — put a clock on your session.

Never Chase Losses

A losing streak is not a reason to bet bigger. Let it go.

Take Breaks

Stepping away for a bit keeps your head clear.

Self-Assessment: Is Gambling Affecting You?

Be straight with yourself here. The prompts below come from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” answers is a signal to contact one of the groups listed above.

1

Have you bet more than you could afford to lose in the past 12 months?

2

Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?

3

Have you gone back another day to try to win back money you lost?

4

Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?

5

Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?

6

Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?

This is not a diagnostic tool. For professional assessment, contact GamCare (0808 8020 133) or your local gambling helpline.

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