Play Street Basket 3x3 for the love of the game, not to win back a lost bet
Street Basket 3x3 is entertainment first. Wagering real money, though, can foul up your finances before the buzzer. If the game starts to hurt your budget or your mood, call for help now. Support is on the court every hour, and no one plays this alone.
Set your stake before tip-off and treat it as spent once the whistle blows.
A pickup run stretches on, so put a clock on it and walk off when it ends.
A missed shot is a missed shot, so don't double down trying to sink it.
Take a time-out between sessions to keep your head in the game.
Answer these straight. The six questions come from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” answers are a signal to reach one of the organizations above.
Have you bet more than you could afford to lose in the past 12 months?
Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
Have you gone back another day to try to win back money you lost?
Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?
Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
This is not a diagnostic tool. For professional assessment, contact GamCare (0808 8020 133) or your local gambling helpline.
