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Gambling spend calculator

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Gambling spend calculator

Answer a few questions to better understand the time and money you spend gambling. Your answers stay in your browser and are not saved.

  • Estimate weekly, monthly and annual gambling spend
  • Compare your answers with lower-risk gambling guidelines
  • See practical next steps and support options

Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines

What are the LRGGs?

The Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines are internationally recognised limits designed to help adults reduce their risk of experiencing gambling harm. The calculator will compare your answers with all three guidelines.

  • Spend no more than 1% of your household income on gambling Based on household income before tax.
  • Gamble on no more than 4 days per month This includes every day on which any gambling takes place.
  • Avoid more than 2 types of gambling per month Different activities count separately, even when used on the same day.

To reduce risk, all three limits should be followed together. The guidelines apply to adults aged 18 and over.

Disclaimer

All answers are anonymous and will not be shared. This tool is a guide and should not be used for diagnostic purposes or as a substitute for treatment.

The legal age for gambling in Great Britain is 18. This tool is not suitable for anyone under 18.

In a typical week, on how many days do you gamble?

Include activities such as betting, casino games, bingo, lotteries and scratch cards.

In a typical week, approximately how much time do you spend gambling?

Include time spent researching bets or thinking about gambling.

Which gambling activities do you usually spend money on?

Select all that apply.

Approximately how much do you spend on gambling in a typical week?

Enter all money paid out, without subtracting winnings.

What is your total household income before tax?

This is used only to estimate the percentage of income spent gambling.

Before seeing your results, how do you feel about your gambling?

This answer does not change the calculation, but helps you reflect on your situation.

Optional

Could you tell us a little bit about you?

These questions are optional and do not affect your results. Your answers remain in your browser and are not saved or shared.

What is your age range?
How do you describe your gender?
Where do you currently live?

Your results

A clearer picture of your gambling

Your answers give an estimate of the time and money you spend gambling and show how this compares with the Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines.

Here’s how much you spend on gambling

How do your results compare with the LRGGs?

The three guidelines work together. Staying within one or two does not necessarily mean gambling is lower risk.

What can you do next?

Support is available

If gambling is affecting you or someone close to you, confidential support is available through Gambling Therapy.

Get support Take the gambling harms assessment

These results are estimates based on the answers you entered. They are not a clinical assessment or diagnosis.