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Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family. (Kofi Annan)

Do I have a gambling problem?

If you are unsure as to whether or not your gambling has become a problem, it can help to break the question down and to think about the different ways in which gambling may be affecting your life.

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What is problem gambling?

The term problem gambling describes gambling behaviour that has become destructive or damaging to the gambler or to those around them.

What is problem gambling?

Why is it so difficult to stop?

It is a common misconception that problem gamblers simply lack the willpower to stop or that they don't really want to stop. In reality, once gambling has become a problem what is needed is a strategy and support to quit.

Why is it so difficult to stop?

How can gambling affect me?

Although problem gambling often results in financial problems – the impact of problem gambling usually stretches much further than this.

How can gambling affect me?