Gambling addiction self-test — are you at risk?
Answer 9 quick questions to evaluate your gambling habits. Based on the PGSI (Problem Gambling Severity Index), the international screen used by the UK Gambling Commission. Takes under 2 minutes, and your answers never leave this page.
Before you start
This self-assessment covers four dimensions of how gambling is affecting your life: finances, control, emotions, and relationships.
Question 1
Have you bet more money than you could really afford to lose?
How to read your score
| Score | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 0 | No PGSI indicators flagged. |
| 1 – 2 | Low risk — habits with no measurable impact. |
| 3 – 7 | Moderate risk — gambling is starting to have visible consequences. |
| 8+ | High risk — gambling is causing real harm; consider blocking software + professional help. |
Frequently asked questions
No. This is a screening tool based on the PGSI, used worldwide in prevention work. Only a healthcare professional can provide a formal diagnosis.
No. Everything runs locally in your browser. No answer ever leaves the page — nothing is sent to OFFBET, no cookies are set for the quiz.
A PGSI score of 8+ means gambling is having a serious impact. We recommend three things, in this order: install a blocker on every device you own, ring National Council on Problem Gambling on 1-800-GAMBLER (US, free, 24/7 — call or text), and speak to a therapist or your GP — most countries now have specialist gambling clinics.
You can, but the result will be less accurate. Encourage them to take it themselves — the questions need their honest answer, not your guess at their answer.
The Problem Gambling Severity Index is a 9-question screen developed by Ferris & Wynne in 2001. It is the most widely used gambling-screen instrument worldwide, validated across many countries and used by the UK Gambling Commission for its national prevalence surveys.
Key takeaways
- 9 questions, under 2 minutes — anonymous, no data stored.
- Based on the PGSI — used by the UK Gambling Commission for national surveys.
- Four dimensions analysed — finances, control, emotions, relationships.
- Score 8+ — block gambling sites + ring National Council on Problem Gambling 1-800-GAMBLER + talk to your GP.
Sources & further reading
- Ferris & Wynne (2001) — PGSI development paper, the original 9-item screen this test implements.
- SAMHSA — findtreatment.gov — US national addiction-treatment locator (free, run by SAMHSA).
- National Council on Problem Gambling — US helpline 1-800-GAMBLER, free, 24/7 — call or text.