Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) Assessment

Have you ever bet more than you could 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 get money to gamble?

Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?

Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?

Have people criticized your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem?

Has your gambling caused any financial problems for you or your household?

Have you felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?

Have you lied to people to hide the extent of your gambling?

Have you found it difficult to stop gambling even when you wanted to?

Do you gamble to escape from personal problems or to relieve feelings of helplessness?

Do you spend a lot of time thinking about gambling or planning your next bet?

Have you ever missed work, school, or other commitments because of gambling?

Have you felt restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop gambling?

Do you gamble until all your money is gone?

Do you hide betting slips, membership cards, or other gambling-related items from others?

Do you feel a sense of ‘chasing’ your losses to get back to even?

Have you ever felt that you need to win money to pay off debts?

Has gambling made you less interested in your usual hobbies or social activities?