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Symptoms or signs of being a pathological gambler include:

Preoccupation with Gambling, reliving past Gambling experiences or thinking of ways to get money with which to gamble.

A need to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the desired excitement.

Repeated and unsuccessful attempts to control, cut back or stop Gambling.

Restlessness or irritability when attempting to cut down or stop Gambling;

Gambling as a way to escape from problems or relieve a depressed or unhappy mood.

After losing money, returning another day to get even or "chase" one’s losses.

Lying to family members, therapists or others to conceal the extent of involvement in Gambling.

Committing illegal acts such as forgery, fraud, theft or embezzlement to finance Gambling.

Jeopardizing or losing a significant relationship, job or educational or career opportunity because of Gambling.

Reliance on others to provide money to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by Gambling.

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