Ten possible indicators that someone might be experiencing gambling harm

Being preoccupied with gambling

Needing to gamble with increasing sums of money in order to achieve the desired excitement

Being restless when attempting to cut down on gambling

Returning, after losing money gambling, another day in order to get even

Lying to people to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling

Often spending more money on gambling than intended

Committing antisocial or illegal acts in order to finance gambling

Falling out with family or friends

Not attending employment or education classes
In Scotland, it is estimated that more than 200,000 people are at risk of, or currently experiencing, harm related to their own gambling.