2 min · Psychology
When one more becomes chasing
Spot the urge to recover a loss, and create room to pause.
The pressure to get back
Chasing losses means continuing or increasing gambling to recover what was lost. NHS and GambleAware guidance identify it as a warning sign of gambling harm, not a way to repair a result.
The next decision is separate
Money already lost does not improve the next bet. Taking a bigger risk can add to losses. Ask whether you would make the same choice if you were not trying to get back to where you started.
Make space
Pause instead of raising the stake. Step away, talk to someone you trust, and seek support if gambling causes worry, affects daily life, or feels hard to stop. This prototype uses virtual coins; real-world gambling can cause financial and emotional harm.
Take this with you
You do not have to recover a loss by taking another risk.