Spending more than you planned — or more than you can afford — in a single session.
Chasing losses by placing larger bets to try to recover money already lost.
Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when you are not gambling.
Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, or low mood rather than for entertainment.
Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or colleagues.
Borrowing money — from people you know or through credit — to fund gambling.
Neglecting responsibilities at work, at home, or in relationships due to time or money spent gambling.
Feeling unable to stop or cut down even after deciding to do so.
Thinking about gambling frequently — planning your next session, replaying past bets, calculating future stakes.
Using gambling as a way to "make money" rather than as a paid entertainment activity.