Online Gambling Addiction Test: Take for Free

Guidelines before you start

To get an accurate result, please answer the questions as honestly as possible. Your responses are confidential and are used only for automated assessment of your current status.

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Your answer determines the test path.

In the last 12 months, have you placed bets or participated in gambling?

YesNo

If “No”, the test will switch to section R — Remission.

Section A — Symptoms / addiction signs

Rate how often this was true for you.

Gambling often occupies my thoughts: I plan, recall, or look for opportunities to gamble.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

I often see gambling as a real way to earn money or solve financial difficulties.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

I use gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, low mood, or problems.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

To feel the same excitement, I need to increase bet size or gambling intensity.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

I repeatedly tried to cut down or stop gambling, but unsuccessfully.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

When I try not to gamble, I feel irritability, anger, or strong anxiety.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

After losses, I return to gamble to “win back” or compensate losses.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

I hide or downplay how much time or money I spend on gambling.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

Because of gambling, I had serious problems at work/study/relationships or my reputation suffered.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

I asked others for money/financial help because of losses (to cover gambling-related losses or debts).

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

Section B — Harms / negative impact

Rate how often you experienced these consequences.

Because of gambling, I lacked money for essentials (food, housing, utilities, healthcare).

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

Because of gambling, I got into debt or my debts/loans increased.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

Because of gambling, I had late payments, penalties, or conflicts with creditors.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

Because of gambling, I borrowed money or sold things to keep gambling or cover losses.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

Because of gambling, relationship tension increased (arguments, ultimatums, reduced trust).

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

Because of gambling, I avoided close ones, withdrew, or isolated.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

Because of gambling, work/study suffered (missed days, lateness, worse performance).

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

Because of gambling, I postponed or skipped important duties (home, family, responsibilities).

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

Because of gambling or gambling thoughts, I slept worse or felt exhausted.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

Because of gambling, I often felt anxiety, low mood, guilt, or shame.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

Because of gambling, I more often had mood swings, irritability, or aggression.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

Because of gambling consequences, I felt hopeless or thought the situation was without a way out.

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

Section D — Intensity / last 30 days

A short block about intensity and money.

Were the last 30 days typical for you in income/spending and access to money?

Yes, typical periodPartly typicalNo, atypical period

If the period was atypical (e.g., waiting for salary/bonus), interpret section D with caution.

How many days out of the last 30 did you gamble? (0–30)

If 0 days — the rest of this block will automatically become “0/No/none”.

On average, how long does one gambling session last?

Largest spending in a single day (last 30 days): what % of the money you had available that day went to gambling?

“Available” means what you had that day (cash + on cards).

Overall (last 30 days): what % of all your money in that period did you spend on gambling?

In the last 30 days, did you exceed a money limit you set for yourself before gambling?

YesNo

How strong was the urge to gamble in the last 30 days?

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Section V — Validity / quality control

This block helps assess the accuracy and consistency of answers.

How easy was it to recall your real gambling frequency and scale?

HardApproximateEasy

Were there negative consequences from gambling in your life?

YesYes, minorNo

Do you sometimes make mistakes or forget things when estimating events (dates, amounts, frequency)?

It happensRarelyAlmost never

In difficult situations (stress, fatigue, strong emotions), how well can you usually control yourself?

AlwaysUsuallyOften not

Do you ever minimize the problem to avoid looking bad?

SometimesRarelyNever

How honest were you when answering this test?

HonestMostly honestPartly concealed

Section R — Remission / relapse risk

Filled in if you have not gambled for 12 months.

In the past, did you have a gambling problem, but you do not gamble now?

YesNo

In the last 30 days, did you have urges or thoughts to gamble?

NeverRarelyOftenAlmost always

If gambling is accessible, how difficult is it for you to resist and not start gambling?

Not difficult at allA bit difficultDifficultVery difficult

Do you use barriers (self-exclusion, limits, site blockers, budget control, etc.)?

YesNo

In the last 12 months, were you very close to starting again?

YesNo

If a strong urge appears, do you have an action plan (who to message/call, how to stop yourself)?

YesNo

Section V — Validity / quality control

How easy was it to recall your real gambling frequency and scale?

HardApproximateEasy

Were there negative consequences from gambling in your life?

YesYes, minorNo

Do you sometimes make mistakes or forget things when estimating events (dates, amounts, frequency)?

It happensRarelyAlmost never

In difficult situations (stress, fatigue, strong emotions), how well can you usually control yourself?

AlwaysUsuallyOften not

Do you ever minimize the problem to avoid looking bad?

SometimesRarelyNever

How honest were you when answering this test?

HonestMostly honestPartly concealed

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