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Responsible Gambling - Quick Quiz - Information on
Who to Call
We at BiloxiOne.com support responsible gambling.
Below you will find helpful information, links, and phone numbers.
Gamblers Anonymous
offers the following questions to anyone who may have a gambling
problem. These questions are provided to help the individual decide if he or
she is a compulsive gambler and wants to stop gambling.
- Did you ever lose time from work or school due to
gambling?
- Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?
- Did gambling affect your reputation?
- Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?
- Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay
debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties?
- Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or
efficiency?
- After losing did you feel you must return as soon as
possible and win back your losses?
- After a win did you have a strong urge to return and
win more?
- Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone?
- Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling?
- Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling?
- Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal
expenditures?
- Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of
yourself or your family?
- Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned?
- Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble?
- Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an
illegal act to finance gambling?
- Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
- Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create
within you an urge to gamble?
- Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune
by a few hours of gambling?
- Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as
a result of your gambling?
Most compulsive gamblers will answer yes to at least
seven of these questions.
National Council on Problem Gambling, Inc
Confidential 24 hour National Helpline : 1-800-522-4700
The questions below are provided with additional information by
National
Council on Problem Gambling, Inc.
10 Questions
National Council on Problem
Gambling 10 Questions About Gambling Behavior
1. Have you often gambled longer than you had planned?
2. Have you often gambled until your last dollar was gone?
3. Have thoughts of gambling have caused you to lose sleep?
4. Have you used your income or savings to gamble while letting bills go
unpaid?
5. Have you made repeated, unsuccessful attempts to stop gambling?
6. Have you broken the law or considered breaking the law to finance your
gambling?
7. Have you borrowed money to finance your gambling?
8. Have you felt depressed or suicidal because of your gambling losses?
9. Have you been remorseful after gambling?
10. Have you gambled to get money to meet your financial obligations?
If you or someone you know answers "Yes" to
any of these questions, consider seeking assistance from a professional
regarding this gambling behavior.
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