Sweet spins are for fun — keep them that way
Gambling carries real risk, and no cluster of sugary symbols changes that. If Sugar Teddy has stopped feeling like a treat and started weighing on your money or your mood, reach out now. Help is free, confidential, and there any hour of the day.
Decide what you can lose before the first spin, and treat that number as fixed.
Set a timer. Sugar Teddy will still be here tomorrow.
A losing streak isn't a debt the reels owe you. Walk away instead of doubling down.
Close the tab now and then. A little distance keeps the candy fun.
Be straight with yourself here. The six prompts below come from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Say “yes” to two or more and it's worth contacting one of the organizations listed above.
Have you bet more than you could afford to lose in the past 12 months?
Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
Have you gone back another day to try to win back money you lost?
Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?
Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
This is not a diagnostic tool. For professional assessment, contact GamCare (0808 8020 133) or your local gambling helpline.
