Cracking open Royal Easter should feel festive, never like a strain
No golden egg is hiding behind a run of losses, whatever the game's royal shine suggests. If Royal Easter starts weighing on your wallet, your rest, or your family, set it down and talk to someone. Help stays open every hour, and asking for it is nothing to be ashamed of.
Set aside a fixed basket of funds and don't touch what's outside it.
Put a clock on the hunt so a few spins don't claim the whole afternoon.
A cracked egg won't refill because you bet more. Let the loss stand.
Step away often to keep a clear view of what you're putting on the line.
Answer each prompt plainly. They're taken from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), the screen counselors trust. If two or more earn a “yes”, consider reaching 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.
