Ride the balloon for fun, bail out before it drops
Balloon Race is built to be a quick bit of fun, but gambling can climb into an addiction before you spot it. If the game is pulling your life in the wrong direction, reach out for help now — you're not the only one, and confidential support is there any hour of the day.
Only stake what you can afford to watch pop.
Set a limit before the race carries you away.
A losing round happens — don't bet bigger to recover.
Touch down between rounds to keep perspective.
Be straight with each answer. The prompts below are based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” answers is a signal to contact one of the groups 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.
