Pub Fruits is a bit of downtime — treat it like the pub, not a paycheck
A fruit machine can grip you just like anything else. If Pub Fruits starts denting your bank balance or the time you owe elsewhere, call for help without delay. It's free, private, and available whenever you reach out.
Bring only the money you'd happily leave on the bar and stop there.
Give yourself a last-orders timer so one spin doesn't run all night.
Those jackpot tiers won't drop from stubbornness — take the loss.
Step outside for air between rounds to stay grounded.
Answer honestly, over a pint's worth of thought. These six questions come from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” answers are a nudge to contact one of the groups 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.
