A person scoring in this range may be gambling dependent and is experiencing a substantial level of gambling related problems. Moderate-risk gambler 3-7 A person scoring in this range will already be experiencing some problem related to their gambling. Low-risk gambler 1-2. ASI-G is a development of previous instruments of gambling problems, using the ASI-structure like the ASI R - Gambling section (Hendrikas, V.M and Blanken, P.) and on the ASI Goksectie (Hartgers, C.

# Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI)

Below are a number of statements that describe the consequences of gambling. Please indicate how often you have experienced the following consequences in the past 12 months:

  • Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) This self-assessment is known as the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). The PGSI is a reliable and standardised measure of at risk behaviour in problem gambling. It is a tool based on research on the common signs.
  • #Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) 16. Below are a number of statements that describe the consequences of gambling. Please indicate how often you have experienced the following consequences in the past 12 months.
Problem gambling severity index measures
0 = Never1 = Sometimes2 = Most of the Time3 = Almost Always

Problem Gambling Severity Index Scoring

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  1. Have you bet more than you could really afford to lose?
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  1. Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
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  1. When you gambled, did you go back another day to try to win back the money you had lost?
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  1. Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?
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  1. Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
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  1. Has gambling ever caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
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  1. Have people criticized your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem, regardless of whether or not you thought it was true?
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  1. Has your gambling caused any financial problems for you or your household?
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  1. Have you felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?
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