1) Constantly think about gambling? 2) Need to gamble with increasingly larger amounts of money and for longer periods to get the same kind of rush or excitement? 3) Spend more time and money than you can afford gambling? 4) Chase losses (i.e. gamble more to win back losses or get out of financial trouble)? 5) Borrow money, sell things, commit or are tempted to commit criminal acts to get money for gambling? 6) Have increased debt, unpaid bills or other financial troubles because of gambling? 7) Often gamble until all your money is gone? 8) Find it difficult to control your gambling or feel irritable while trying to stop, cut down or control gambling? 9) Feel guilty about your gambling or what happens when you gamble? 10) Get criticized for your gambling or told that you have a gambling problem? 11) Gamble to escape personal problems or to relieve feelings of anxiety, guilt or depression? 12) Lie to your family, friends or others about the amount of time and money you spend gambling? 13) Neglect personal, family or work responsibilities because of gambling? 14) Prefer gambling to attending special family occasions? 15) Have arguments at home about money and gambling? 16) Refuse to discuss your gambling behaviour or lie to cover it up? 17) Experience sudden mood changes based on whether you win or lose - irritability, depression and withdrawal over losses or extreme highs from wins? 18) Have a partner who is threatening to leave if the gambling doesn't stop? 19) Hide bills & past-due notices from spouse, family or partner? 20) Hide winnings and losses from spouse or partner because they don't know you gamble? 21) Blow up over minor problems or irritations? 22) Have less patience when dealing with normal, day-to-day occurrences? 23) Think that if you can get one "good" win, you will quit gambling? 24) Constantly move from one residence to another because rent is past due? 25) Find yourself homeless while being employed full time?
