Enjoy the cook-up, but know when to close the kitchen
Crystal Chef plates up sweet wins and sparkling combos, and that recipe can tempt you to keep the burners running. If gambling starts souring your finances or your mood, ask for help before it boils over. Support lines stay open every hour.
Measure out what you can lose and don't go back for seconds.
Set a session length so the reels don't overcook your evening.
A cold streak won't warm up with a bigger stake. Let it rest.
Step away between rounds to keep your judgement fresh.
Answer each plainly. These six questions come from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI); two or more “yes” replies mean it's worth calling one of the groups above.
Have you bet more than you could afford to lose in the past 12 months?
Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
Have you gone back another day to try to win back money you lost?
Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?
Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
This is only a prompt, not a diagnosis. For a real assessment, call GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or your local helpline.
