Lucky Lightning is built for a jolt of fun — keep it that and nothing more
That flash of a big win makes Lucky Lightning exciting, and it also makes it easy to overdo. If gambling has begun to strain your finances or your wellbeing, treat it seriously and ask for help — support lines listen day and night, in full confidence.
Decide what you can lose before the first strike, then let that number end the night.
Set a time limit; the quick pace means the minutes disappear before you realise it.
Lightning rarely strikes twice on demand. Chasing a loss with bigger bets seldom works.
Unplug for a while between sessions to keep a good time from becoming a fixation.
Be straight with yourself on the questions below. They draw on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI); two or more “yes” replies mean it's time 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.
