The hosts keep the party going. You decide when it stops.
Game Night Live is built like late-night entertainment, and a charismatic host makes it easy to stay long past your plan. Gambling can turn into a serious problem. If the show starts weighing on your life outside it, step away and find support. Help lines answer around the clock.
Bring a set amount to the show and treat it as your entertainment spend for the night.
The broadcast runs all evening. You don't have to. Set a stop time.
Trying to win back a rough patch on air usually makes it worse. Let it be.
Mute the stream and walk away regularly to keep a clear head.
The six questions below come from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Give each an honest answer: two or more “yes” responses suggest it's time to contact 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.
