GAMBLING SIGNS | What to look for

Compulsive gambling behavior is identified by at least four of these diagnostic criteria:
Preoccupation or uncontrollable urge to gamble.
Increasing bets to sustain thrill.
Exhibiting agitation when attempting to cut back.
Lying to conceal activity.
Financing bets through illegal activity.
Gambling to recoup losses.
Gambling as an escape.
Jeopardizing significant relationships.
Relying on a financial bailout.
Failing in efforts to control or stop betting.
Source: Meridian Services