Anonymous gambling habits self-assessment
Nine honest questions about the last 12 months, and where to turn if your answers worry you.
This anonymous nine-question self-assessment helps you notice warning signs of risky gambling, such as chasing losses, hiding play or borrowing to gamble. It is not a diagnosis. If several statements fit you, free confidential help is available in Canada, including ConnexOntario and Gambling Support BC.
Gambling can become a problem gradually. A short, private check can help you notice patterns that are easy to miss. If you want to compare every option, start with our best online casinos in Canada.
Nothing you tick is stored or sent. If you are under the legal gambling age in your province, do not gamble.
Anonymous gambling habits self-assessment
Answer thinking about the last 12 months. Nothing is saved or sent.
What are the warning signs of problem gambling?
- Betting more money or time than planned.
- Chasing losses by playing more to win back.
- Hiding or lying about how much you gamble.
- Missing bills or borrowing money to keep playing.
- Feeling anxious, guilty or irritable when you cannot play.
- Gambling to escape stress or low mood.
Having one sign does not mean you have a problem, but several signs together are a reason to act.
Where can you get help in Canada?
Free, confidential services exist across the country:
- ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600, a 24-hour information and referral line for gambling, mental health and addictions in Ontario.
- Gambling Support BC: 1-888-795-6111, a free 24-hour line in British Columbia.
- Responsible Gambling Council: information and treatment locator for Canada.
- Gamblers Anonymous: peer support meetings.
- In Quebec, the provincial service Jeu : aide et référence; confirm the current number on the service's website.
If you are in immediate danger or crisis, call your local emergency number.
What can you do right away?
Set deposit, loss and time limits in your account, take a break from play, or use self-exclusion. Our guide to self-exclusion and limits explains the options, including the centralized program in Ontario. Talk to someone you trust, and consider blocking gambling sites with software on your devices.
How this tool relates to clinical tests
Clinical screening tools such as the Problem Gambling Severity Index have a validated scoring method. This list is an informal reflection tool written for this site and does not replace an assessment by a professional. See the responsible gambling page for more resources.
Frequently asked questions
Is this test confidential?
Yes. Your answers stay in your browser, they are not sent anywhere and they disappear when you close the page. Even so, use a private device if you do not want others to see your history. The tool asks for no personal information of any kind.
Does a high score mean I am addicted?
No. The tool cannot diagnose anything. It simply counts warning signs that you recognize in yourself. A high count is a prompt to talk to a professional or a support service, and to consider limits or a break. A low count is not a guarantee, so keep watching your habits.
Can I ask for help without telling my family?
Yes. Helplines such as ConnexOntario and Gambling Support BC are confidential, and you do not have to share your name. Counselors can explain options, including treatment and self-exclusion, and help you decide what to tell the people close to you.