Warning Signs of Gambling Addiction
 

1. Talks only about wins, not losses.
2. Gambles more often, for longer periods, for more money.
3. Hides gambling losses from family members.
4. Lies about gambling directly or by omission.
5. Uses gambling as a means to cope.
6. Gambling in spite of negative consequences, such as large losses or family problems.
7. Unexplained absence of household or personal items.
8. Withdrawal from friends or family.
9. Started gambling with groups but now gambles alone.
10. Bored if not gambling-Says there is nothing else to do.
11. Gambling is primary form of recreation and socialization.
12. Unsuccessful attempts to cut back or quit.
13. Borrowing money from friends and family.
14. Unable to meet living expenses previously met.
15. Depleting financial reserves: Cashing in savings, retirement, pensions, 401K, IRA’s and insurance plans to get money to gamble.
16. Gambling on credit: credit cards, bank loan, second mortgages, “kiting” checks.