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Self-test

Would you like to know more about your gambling behaviour? Take this test. This test is based on the SOGS questionnaire (South Oaks Gambling Screen).

Scoring options

0-2 points: There is no cause for concern.

3-4 points: Please note, try to reduce the risks of gambling.

5 or more points: Your gambling is at risk of getting out of control. Consider reducing or stopping.

Question 1 of 12
1. In the past year, have you ever gone back to win back money you lost the day before?
2. In the past year, have you ever said you won money from gambling while you actually lost money?
3. In the past year, have you had problems because of gambling?
4. In the past year, have you ever gambled more money than you planned?
5. In the past year, have people criticized your gambling, or said you have a gambling problem (even if you think they were wrong)?
6. In the past year, have you ever felt guilty about how you gamble or what happens when you gamble?
7. In the past year, have you ever wanted to stop gambling but felt you could not?
8. In the past year, have you ever hidden lottery tickets, gambling money or other signs that you gamble from your partner, children or other important people in your life?
9. In the past year, have you had arguments with people you live with about how you handle money?
10. If you had arguments about money, were they sometimes about your gambling?
11. In the past year, have you borrowed money from someone and not paid it back because of gambling?
12. In the past year, have you ever stayed away from work or school because of gambling?

Test result

Scoring options

0-2 points: There is no cause for concern.

3-4 points: Please note, try to reduce the risks of gambling.

5 or more points: Your gambling is at risk of getting out of control. Consider reducing or stopping.