Gambling Addiction Quiz

This self-check was created from lived experience to help you reflect on common patterns. It is not a validated clinical screening instrument or a substitute for a professional assessment.

The questions ask about experiences such as chasing losses, difficulty stopping, and hiding gambling. Clinical screening tools use their own questions and scoring methods; our result should not be read as a PGSI score or a DSM-5 diagnosis.

That question usually shows up after a moment you cannot ignore: a bigger loss than planned, another broken promise, a deposit you said you would not make, or a lie you wish you did not have to tell.

The quiz is not here to shame you or diagnose you. It is here to give you a private mirror. If your answers show a pattern, that does not mean you failed. It means you finally have something real to work with.

It can be uncomfortable to look closely at gambling, especially after a loss. You may feel worried about the answer or unsure whether a self-check will help.

You can use the questions as a moment to reflect, without committing to a label or a program. You can also go directly to professional or peer support if that feels like the more useful next step.

After you answer all 7 questions, you'll see one of three result levels. Early Warning Signs means you're showing some patterns worth paying attention to. Patterns That Need Attention means your answers match common indicators of problem gambling. You Deserve Support Right Now means your answers suggest gambling is significantly impacting your life.

None of these are a formal diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose gambling disorder. But they give you an honest, private mirror. And for most people, seeing their score in black and white is the moment where the denial cracks.

I answered yes to all 7 when I finally took this assessment honestly. I had been lying to myself for years. The quiz didn't fix anything by itself, but it made it impossible to keep pretending.

Your results page explains the patterns reflected in your answers and suggests a practical next step. You can start the first free module, which helps you choose a protective action, or ask to receive your results and follow-up recovery emails. The first three modules are free; the remaining program is optional and paid.

You don't have to commit to anything. You don't have to tell anyone. You just need to answer 7 questions honestly. That's the only hard part.

The two most widely used clinical tools are the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) and the DSM-5 criteria for gambling disorder. The PGSI uses 9 questions scored on a 4-point scale. The DSM-5 uses 9 diagnostic criteria. Both are validated tools used by therapists and researchers.

This quiz is not a clinical instrument. It's a self-awareness tool that uses the same behavioral indicators in a format that's faster, more accessible, and designed to be taken privately on your phone at 2am when you need it most. If your results concern you, the next step would be talking to a professional who can do a formal assessment. But for right now, 90 seconds of honesty is a meaningful starting point.