What is Problem Gambling?
Some Seniors Are Gambling More Than Money
Older Adults Fact Sheet
Problem gambling is gambling behavior which causes disruptions in any major area of life: psychological, physical, social or vocational. The term "Problem Gambling" includes, but is not limited to, the condition known as "Pathological", or "Compulsive" Gambling, a progressive addiction characterized by increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, "chasing" losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences.
National Problem Gamblers' Helpline: (800) 522-4700
The Problem Gambling Network of Ohio takes no stand for or against legalized gambling. We are here to help those people for whom gambling has become a problem.
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