This Diwali, choose Light
Whether it’s Teen Patti or life, true victory lies in knowing when to stop. If stopping feels difficult, support is available.
What is problem gambling?
Gambling can become a problem when it’s hard to stop, when you spend more than you can afford, or when it starts affecting other parts of your life—like your health, work or school performance, finances, or relationships.
People with gambling problems can max out their credit cards, borrow money, and neglect family, work or school obligations.
Gambling harms are often subtle, which is why recognizing the signs matters.
How to tell if you have a problem
Having mixed feelings, like frustration and anxiety, when you think about gambling is a warning sign. Ignoring your feelings only makes them worse, and they will eventually affect not just you, but your family and friends, too.
Paying attention to how gambling makes you feel and knowing the warning signs before you develop a problem are valuable tools. If you’re still not sure if you or someone you know are showing signs of a gambling problem, take the Gambling Self-Assessment Quiz below.
Take the Gambling Self-Assessment Quiz
It’s not always obvious how gambling might be negatively impacting your life. Find out how your gambling habits measure up.
Take The QuizKnow the warning signs of a gambling problem
- Gambling instead of attending family or social functions, or neglecting family/household responsibilities because of gambling
- Borrowing money from friends and/or family
- Frequently short of money despite sufficient income
- Increased use of credit cards or significant debt increase
- Having unpaid bills or other financial troubles because of gambling
- Gambling to win back money you’ve lost or believing a “big win” is right around the corner
Resources for Help
If you have concerns about your gambling or are worried about someone close to you, free and confidential support is available.