Exhibit 21 - Probelm Gambling Severity Index.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- BPM055260
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- Baltimore City, Maryland
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Exhibit 21 - Problem Gambling Severity Index Summary
This document is a clinical assessment tool exhibit related to a state or local contract opportunity involving problem gambling evaluation and treatment services. The Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) is a standardized diagnostic instrument comprising nine items designed to measure the severity of gambling-related problems across a spectrum ranging from non-problem to severe gambling behavior. The tool functions as a screening and assessment mechanism for individuals presenting with gambling concerns, categorizing respondents into distinct risk categories: non-problem gamblers, low-risk gamblers, moderate-risk gamblers, and problem gamblers. The PGSI serves as an evidence-based metric for evaluating client intake, progress monitoring, and outcomes measurement within gambling treatment or intervention programs.
The exhibit establishes the PGSI as a required or recommended assessment protocol within the service delivery framework of the contract opportunity. As a standardized instrument, the index provides quantifiable data collection methodology and facilitates consistent evaluation across multiple service providers or locations. The tool's inclusion suggests that the contracting jurisdiction or agency prioritizes evidence-based assessment practices and maintains focus on measurable treatment outcomes. Implementation of the PGSI enables contractors to document baseline gambling severity levels, track therapeutic progress, and generate data for program evaluation and performance reporting purposes. This assessment tool requirement reflects current best practices in problem gambling intervention and supports data-driven decision-making throughout the contract period.
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First Name Last Name SID/DOC#
OPS.XXX-XXX (Dev. 01/2026)
Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) The Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) is a standardized, 9-item screening tool developed as part of the Canadian Problem Gambling Index to assess the presence and severity of gambling problems in the general population.
Instructions: Please select the best answer for each question.
Thinking about the last 12 months…
1. Have you bet more than you could really afford to lose?
Never (0)
Sometimes (1)
Most of the time (2)
Almost always (3)
2. Still thinking about the last 12 months, have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
Never (0)
Sometimes (1)
Most of the time (2)
Almost always (3)
3. When you gambled, did you go back another day to try to win back the money you lost?
Never (0)
Sometimes (1)
Most of the time (2)
Almost always (3)
4. Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?
Never (0)
Sometimes (1)
Most of the time (2)
Almost always (3)
5. Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
Never (0)
Sometimes (1)
Most of the time (2)
Almost always (3)
6. Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
Never (0)
Sometimes (1)
Most of the time (2)
Almost always (3)
7. Have people criticized your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem, regardless of whether or not you thought it was true?
Never (0)
Sometimes (1)
Most of the time (2)
Almost always (3)
8. Has your gambling caused any financial problems for you or your household?
Never (0)
Sometimes (1)
Most of the time (2)
Almost always (3)
9. Have you felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?
Never (0)
Sometimes (1)
Most of the time (2)
Almost always (3)
PGSI Score:
Total Score Interpretation
0 Non-problem gambling 1-2 Low level of problems with few/no identified negative consequences 3 -7 Moderate level of problems leading to some negative consequences 8+ Problem gambling with negative consequences/possible loss of control
The higher your score, the greater the risk that your gambling is a problem.
Reference:
Ferris, J., & Wynne, H. (2001). The Canadian problem gambling index: Final report. Submitted for the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse.
DPDS-SUDTS (Pre-Trial) Solicitation #: BPM055260 Exhibit 21.
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