There is no fee for this program. There are also counsellor-led support groups in some centres. Signs of problem gambling Spends large amounts of time gambling. This allows little time for family, friends or leisure activities. Begins to place larger, more frequent bets.
Larger bets are necessary to get the same level of excitement.
The problem gambler continues to gamble to try to win back money lost on earlier gambling. Has growing debts. A person with a gambling problem is often secretive and defensive about money and borrows money from family, friends, retirement savings, insurance policies and other sources. The problem gambler believes that a big win, rather than changing the gambling behavior, will solve financial or other problems. Promises to stop gambling but doesn't.