Table 4 English translation of the items included in GRACC18

I continue to play even though I’m fully aware that I have increased the risks in certain aspects of my life so much that it’s not worth it.

I feel I can’t get thoughts about playing out of my head.

Anything related to playing immediately catches my attention and interferes with what I’m doing at that moment.

I feel an uncontrollable desire to play even right after I’m done.

The game is on my mind even when I’m not playing, and I should be thinking about something else.

I often find myself thinking when I will play again, instead of focusing on what I should be doing.

I keep playing even though I am aware that the harm it does me is greater than the benefits.

I can’t stop playing, even though playing has had a negative impact on my life that clearly outweighs its positive impact.

Every time I play, I feel like I’m on a slippery slope that I can’t get back up.

Spending a lot of time playing has become an almost involuntary habit.

Sometimes, the desire to play dominates me.

I keep playing even though I feel guilty for my irrational behavior.

Once I have started, I can’t stop playing unless something external forces me to.

I often play because I feel an irrepressible desire to play when a surge of strong emotions take over me.

Often playing is something that I want to do so badly that I feel my heart beating faster.

My thoughts continuously revolve around playing, even when I’m not playing.

I can’t stop the desire to play when I’m overpowered by certain bodily or internal sensations.

I haven’t stopped playing, even though doing so is causing me more disadvantages than advantages.

Note: The items were originally worded in Spanish. Any use of the scale with an English speaking sample would require an independent validation.