Gangsta Piggy: Hold and Win

Responsible Gaming

Gambling should be fun, not a problem

Important Notice

Gambling carries a genuine risk of dependency. If it's beginning to interfere with your finances, work, or relationships, treat that as a signal to seek support without delay. Assistance is available at any hour, and you don't have to face it alone.

Signs of Problem Gambling

  • Spending more money than you can afford to lose
  • Neglecting work, family, or other responsibilities
  • Chasing losses by gambling more
  • Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
  • Lying about gambling habits
  • Feeling anxious or depressed about gambling
  • Being unable to stop or reduce gambling

Tips for Safe Gambling

Set a Budget

Fix a loss ceiling before you deposit and treat it as final.

Set Time Limits

Allocate a fixed window per session and honour it.

Never Chase Losses

Treat a losing run as a closed outcome, not a debt to recover.

Take Breaks

Pause at regular intervals to reset your judgement.

Self-Assessment: Is Gambling Affecting You?

Respond candidly. The items below are drawn from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more affirmative answers indicate you should contact one of the organizations 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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