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Sponsors
Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance
Minnesota State Lottery
Minnesota Department of Human Services Problem Gambling Program

Vendors
Project Turnabout-Vanguard Treatment Center
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Take the 2-minute Risk Test

Answer 20 questions to help determine if you or someone you know is at risk for problem gambling.
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You answered yes to %%SCORE%% out of %%TOTAL%% questions about potential problem gambling issues. %%RATING%% You can review your answers below.
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Question 1
Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling?
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Question 2
Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?
No
Yes
Question 3
Did gambling affect your reputation?
No
Yes
Question 4
Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?
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Yes
Question 5
Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties?
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Yes
Question 6
Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?
No
Yes
Question 7
After losing, did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses?
No
Yes
Question 8
After a win, did you have a strong urge to return and win more?
No
Yes
Question 9
Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone?
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Yes
Question 10
Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling?
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Yes
Question 11
Have you ever sold anthing to finance gambling?
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Yes
Question 12
Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures?
No
Yes
Question 13
Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family?
No
Yes
Question 14
Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned?
No
Yes
Question 15
Have you ever gambled to escape worry, trouble, boredom or loneliness?
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Yes
Question 16
Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling?
No
Yes
Question 17
Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
No
Yes
Question 18
Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble?
No
Yes
Question 19
Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling?
No
Yes
Question 20
Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?
No
Yes
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