The heist is fiction, your bankroll isn't
Le Bandit puts you in the mask for a bit of fun, and that is where it should end. Gambling has a way of turning from pastime into pressure. Notice it eating into your budget, your sleep, or your relationships? Stop and talk to someone. Confidential help stays open day and night.
Fix your spending limit up front and leave the rest of your cash out of reach.
Give each session a hard stop so it doesn't stretch past what you planned.
Trying to claw back a loss usually digs the hole deeper. Walk away instead.
Pause between rounds. A short breather keeps your head clear.
Take a minute and answer truthfully. These six questions are based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Answering “yes” to two or more is a good reason to contact one of the organizations listed 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.
