Gambling Self-Assessment
Check if your gambling is still healthy.
Problem gambling often creeps up gradually — small increases in time spent, stake size, or chasing losses. By the time it becomes obvious, it can be hard to recover. This self-assessment is based on the PGSI (Problem Gambling Severity Index) used by NHS clinicians and GamCare, with 9 questions and a scoring system that flags low/medium/high risk.
Answer the 9 questions honestly. The tool returns your PGSI score, your risk level (0 = recreational, 1–2 = low risk, 3–7 = moderate risk, 8+ = problem gambler), and tailored recommendations based on your score. The whole assessment takes about 5 minutes. Results are completely private — nothing is stored or sent anywhere.
If your score is moderate or higher: consider contacting GamCare (0808 8020 133) for free, confidential support. For immediate deposit limit setting or self-exclusion: see our self-exclusion guide and the gambling pledge tool.
Gambling Self-Assessment
10 questions to help you reflect on your gambling habits. Based on the PGSI (Problem Gambling Severity Index). Completely confidential — no data is stored.
Have you bet more than you could really afford to lose?
Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
When you gambled, did you go back another day to try to win back the money you lost?
Have you borrowed money or sold anything to finance gambling?
This includes borrowing from friends, family, or using credit cards.
Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
Have people criticised your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem?
Regardless of whether you think it was true or not.
Has your gambling caused any financial problems for you or your household?
Have you ever felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?
Have you lost time from work or study due to gambling?
Your answers are not stored or shared. This is for personal reflection only.