by JeffBet |
Date of Publishing: 23 May 2025

Spotting the Signals: Recognising Gambling Risks with JeffBet

It is important that you are able to identify and recognise the risky signs of gambling addiction, which can make a major difference when it comes to protecting your wellbeing and finances.

Here at JeffBet, we are committed to making sure that you stay in control of your gaming activities, helping you to play smart so you can take action before it becomes a problem.

Understanding The Hidden Signs Of Problem Gambling

There are many ways that you can find out about problem gambling and there are signs that you might notice if you know what to look for.

What Does Problem Gambling Look Like?

Often, problem gambling is referred to as a hidden addiction because the theory is that the signs are not always obvious. Regardless of age, gender or background, it can affect anyone with the harm being physical, financial, emotional and even social.

Common Warning Signs

Being preoccupied with gambling: this is where you are always thinking about gambling or the next wager, even in social situations or during work hours.
Lying: you may find yourself hiding your gambling activity from others or the money you have wagered or even signing up to other accounts in secret.
Physical symptoms: it could be you are experiencing things like headaches, difficulty sleeping and even changes in appetite.
Changes in mood: experiencing mood changes is a very common warning sign of problem gambling. Anxiety and irritability may set in, especially when you have experienced a loss or have not gambled for a sustained period.
Chasing losses: in order to win back what you have lost, you are increasing the amount that you are wagering.
Stepping away from social occasions: in increasing frequency, you are neglecting your social group or avoiding social activities in order to gamble.
Avoiding responsibilities: you find yourself taking time off work, and neglecting family in order to gamble.
Failed attempts to quit: after stopping for periods of time, you find yourself gambling again.
Getting away from problems: you may choose to gamble as a way of dealing issues such as stress, anxiety or even a life trauma that you do not want to face.

Real Life Examples: When Gambling Gets Risky

There are many ways in which gambling can become risky and below we have broken these down so that you can recognise these in both yourself or people you care about.

Recognising The Signals In Every Day Life

Wagering more than you usually would on gambling such as football events especially after a weekend where you have lost.
Gambling on slots, games or sports that are unfamiliar to chase a significant win.
Skipping work or social events to participate in live gambling (in-play).
Borrowing money or taking risky loans in order to compensate for losses.
Engaging in conflict with your loved ones about how much time or money you spend on gambling activities.

What Are The Knock-On Effects?

You end up straining your relationships with loved ones.
Your workplace performance suffers.
You could end up with your debts building, neglecting bills and/or legal trouble.
It could result in negative effects to your health such as depression, guilt, shame and isolation.

Self-Assessment: Is Your Gambling Too Risky?

Below, we have compiled a number of statements related to gambling so that you can check whether they apply to you.

Does Any Of The Below Apply To You?

I often bet more than I can afford to lose.
I try to win back money I’ve lost by gambling more.
I feel anxious, restless, or irritable when I can’t gamble.
I hide my gambling from friends or family.
I’ve missed important events or responsibilities because of gambling.
I’ve borrowed money, sold possessions, or used credit to fund gambling.
I gamble to escape problems or difficult emotions.
I’ve tried to stop or cut down, but haven’t succeeded.

What Can You Do If You Recognise These Signs?

Make sure you are fully aware of the problem.
Have a conversation with someone who you trust about your concerns.
Get in contact with professional support services and organisations.
Engage JeffBet’s responsible gambling tools to take a break or set any limits that you want.

Tools And Support To Take Action At JeffBet

Below you will find a breakdown of the tools available at JeffBet that you can access for support.

Deposit Limits	Set daily, weekly or monthly limits to gain control of your spending
Time-Outs	Authorise a break from gambling from 24-hours up to six weeks
Self-Exclusion	Restrict access to your account from 6 months to on a permanent basis
Reality Checks	You get prompts on how long you have been playing for
Easily Accessible	Every tool is easy to gain access to via your JeffBet account

External Help & Resources

There are also a number of other organisations that provide specialist help and assistance – you can find information about these below!

BeGambleAware: you can get advice, assistance and help for gambling problems, with self-assessment tools available.
GamCare: this provides you with confidential and free support via phone or live chat.
GAMSTOP: you can self-exclude yourself completely, from all licensed UK gambling activity.
GameGuard Hub: your central resource at JeffBet for responsible gambling and access to support facilities.

Your Next Steps With JeffBet

If you are ready to take control of your gambling, then recognising the signs and then acknowledging that you have a problem is the first step towards this.

By using JeffBet’s responsible gambling tools you can put boundaries in place to make sure that you are as protected as possible from the dangers that are associated with gambling.

Our GameGuard Hub provides you with tools for self-assessment and practical advice, in addition to links for specialist support organisations such as GamCare, while if you are worried about your or someone else’s gambling activity, you can reach out confidentially to us here at JeffBet – help is just one message away.

About the Author

Author: JeffBet

JeffBet is an online gambling company founded in 2022. Its product offerings are online casino, online slots, live dealer games, table games and sports betting. The organisation holds regulatory gambling licenses in the UK and Malta.

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