Let the show stay a good time, not a stressful one
The roar of the crowd can drown out a warning you should hear. Gambling can become addictive, and if Idol Pop Fever has started to hurt your money, your sleep, or the people close to you, please reach out now. Help is on stage around the clock, and you never have to perform this solo.
Decide what you can lose before the first beat drops, and keep that line firm.
An encore always tempts you. Set a finish time for Idol Pop Fever and take your bow.
The next spin owes you no comeback. Accept a loss instead of chasing the high.
Leave the front row now and then. A pause keeps the whole thing fun.
Step off the stage of Idol Pop Fever for a moment and answer each honestly. They're based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). If you answer “yes” to 2 or more, consider reaching out to 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.
