Spending more than you can afford to lose, or chasing losses to try to recover money.
Feeling irritable, anxious, or restless when not gambling or when trying to cut down.
Needing to bet larger amounts to feel the same level of excitement as before.
Hiding gambling activity from family members, friends, or colleagues.
Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using savings earmarked for other purposes to fund gambling.
Missing work, family commitments, or important events because of gambling activity.
Thinking about gambling constantly — planning the next session, replaying past sessions, or calculating odds between bets.
Making repeated unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling, or returning immediately after self-exclusion.