Oregon Problem Gambling Helpline

Warning Signs

How do you know if your gambling is becoming a problem? It may become a problem if you:

• Spend more money than you intend;
• Go back another day to try to win back your losses;
• Feel badly about the way you gamble or about what happens when you gamble;
• Tell others you have been winning money from betting when you really have not;
• Want to stop betting money, or gambling, but don’t think you can;
• Hide signs of betting or gambling from your spouse, parents, friends, or others;
• Are being criticized for your gambling or told you have a gambling problem.
• Argue about money and gambling;
• Skip school or work to gamble;
• Borrow money from others to gamble (or to pay bills that you aren’t able to cover because you’ve used all your money to gamble) and then don’t pay them back.

Gambler's Questionnaire

The following is a popular tool used by Gamblers Anonymous to assess and educate people about problem gambling. Click here for a self assessment.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, you can call the Oregon Problem Gambling Helpline and speak to a certified gambling counselor. All information shared is confidential and this service is FREE to Oregon residents. Call 1-877-MY-LIMIT or click the buttons below to contact us online through Live Chat, IM or Email.