A short, private self-check based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) — the nine-item screen used by researchers and health services worldwide. Thinking about the past 12 months, answer honestly. This tool runs entirely in your browser: nothing you select is saved, sent, or seen by anyone. It is an educational screening, not a medical diagnosis.
The PGSI sorts responses into broad risk bands; it is a conversation-starter and a screening aid, not a clinical diagnosis. A low score is not a guarantee that gambling is harmless for you, and a high score does not mean anything is wrong with you as a person — it means the behaviour is worth paying attention to, and that support exists. Only a qualified professional can assess your situation properly. If any question made you pause, that pause is itself worth listening to.
18+ only. If you choose to bet, do it on a PAGCOR-licensed operator, set a deposit limit in advance, and treat any stake as the price of entertainment. Help in the Philippines is free and confidential: the National Problem Gambling Helpline at (02) 8248-9568, and PAGCOR's self-exclusion tools. In an emergency, call 911. For mental-health crises, the National Center for Mental Health crisis line is available 24/7.