Rule the reels, but never bet the crown jewels
Le King hands you the throne for a bit of fun, not a way to fund your kingdom. Gambling can rule your life if you let it. If the game starts to weigh on your treasury or your peace of mind, step down from the throne and ask for help. Support is there for you every hour of every day.
Set aside a royal allowance for play and guard the rest of the treasury.
Put a limit on the clock before you take the throne.
Even kings lose rounds. Trying to reclaim them tends to cost the crown.
Leave the court now and then. A rested ruler makes wiser calls.
Be honest with yourself, no royal pretense. The six questions below are drawn from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). If two or more earn a “yes”, consider contacting one of the organizations above.
Have you bet more than you could afford to lose in the past 12 months?
Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
Have you gone back another day to try to win back 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?
This is not a diagnostic tool. For professional assessment, contact GamCare (0808 8020 133) or your local gambling helpline.
