Ride Steamin' Reels for the fun of the frontier, not to make back your fare
Steamin' Reels runs for entertainment alone. Betting real money, though, can throw your finances off the rails without warning. If the game starts to weigh on your money or your mood, flag down help right away. The lines stay open all day and night, and you ride with support.
Decide your ticket price before the train leaves, and don't spend past it.
The journey can stretch on, so set a stop and pull the brake when you reach it.
A missed payout is gone down the track, so don't bet more to catch it.
Step off at the station now and then to clear your head.
Answer these honestly. The six questions below draw on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” answers mean it's worth contacting 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.
