Says
gambling is one of the best ways to make easy money
Gambles with money that is supposed to be used for something else
(i.e. lunch, bus fare, etc.)
Experiences mood swings and feels stressed when not gambling
regularly or trying to reduce gambling
Promises to stop or reduce gambling but has trouble following
through with plan
Withdraws from friends and family
Borrows or steals money or valuables from family members or
friends
Displays unexplained large amounts of cash and other material
possessions
Spends unexplained time away from home, work or school
Gambles to escape worries, frustrations, or disappointments
Drops out of or reduces activity in sports, clubs or other usual
activities
Sells personal belongings
Brags about winning
Starts to place larger and more frequent bets to maintain interest
and excitement produced by gambling
Lies or is secretive about gambling activities
Keeps on gambling trying to win back lost money
