1.

Individual displays a maladaptive pattern of gambling, featuring at least four of the following symptoms over the course of a full year:

(a)

Can achieve desired excitement only by gambling more and more money.

(b)

Feels restless or irritable when tries to reduce gambling.

(c)

Repeatedly tries and fails at efforts to control, reduce, or cease gambling.

(d)

Consumed with gambling thoughts or plans.

(e)

Gambling is often triggered by upset feelings.

(f)

Frequently returns to gambling to try to recoup previous losses.

(g)

Covers up amount of gambling by lying.

(h)

Gambling has put important relationships, job, or educational/career opportunities at risk.

(i)

Seeks money from others to address gambling-induced financial problems.

2.

Individual experiences significant distress or impairment.

(Information from: APA, 2013)