Problem Gambling
Problem gambling, also known as gambling addiction, pathological gambling, disordered gambling or compulsive gambling is a medically recognized problem. Signs, symptoms and effects on the individual and their behavior are detailed here, as well as support and treatment services for people addicted to gambling.
What Is Pathological Gambling?
Explores the concept of pathological gambling as a behavioral addiction.
Types of Gambler
Clarifies the differences between the most common types of frequent gambler.
Spending Plan
How to make a spending plan to limit your gambling losses.
Understanding a Gambling Addict
Trying to understand a gambling addict? Understand how a gambling addict feels before, during and after gambling.
How CBT Helped Ben Quit Gambling
Here is an example of how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helped Ben to quit gambling. While the characters and the story are fictitious, the characteristics and circumstances described are often seen among people who come for treatment for gambling problems. Ben’s story is presented for illustrative purposes, to help readers understand how CBT...
What Are Online Casinos?
Glossary definition of online casinos
What Are Slot Machines?
Glossary definition of slot machines
Casino's House Advantage
The Casino's House Advantage will ensure you always lose more than you win.
A Free Casino Is an Oxymoron
A free casino seems like the ultimate solution for the gambler. But is there any such thing?
What Causes Addiction to Casino Gambling?
Casino gambling is promoted as a sophisticated form of entertainment, yet many become addicted. What is so appealing, and why do people get so hooked on casino gambling?
Is It Safer to Visit a Casino Online or In-person?
Gamblers often wonder whether staying at home and visiting a casino online is safer than the real thing. Is this true?
Can I Limit My Online Betting?
As people start to experience difficulties with controlling their online betting, and find that their losses are leading to financial problems, many wonder whether it is possible to continue to gamble, but to limit the amount they lose at online betting.
Do You Have a Problem With Gambling?
Ten questions about gambling behavior from the National Council on Problem Gambling.
Gambling Addiction - Casino Gambling
Article on Gambling Addiction from about.com's casino gambling guidesite.
National Problem Gambling Helplines
List of national helplines providing support to people with gambling related problems.
USA Local Problem Gambling Helplines
Find your state in the alphabetical listing below for a local problem gambling helpline. If your state is not listed, please call the National Problem Gambling Helpline on: 1 800 522 4700
Canadian Local Problem Gambling Helplines
Find your province in the alphabetical listing below for a local problem gambling helpline. If your province is not listed, please call the US National Problem Gambling Helpline, which has some Canadian information, on:
1 800 522 4700
What Is Casino Self Exclusion?
Definition of the term Casino Self Exclusion
Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
Gamblers Anonymous (GA) is a 12-step self help program for people with gambling addictions.
Tips for Safer Gambling
Tips for safer gambling from the Responsible Gambling Council.
Treatment for Gambling Addiction in the USA
Find a treatment program for gambling addiction through Recovery Connection. You will have to scroll to the bottom of the page to reach the links to each state.
Crazy About Money: How Emotions Confuse Our Money Choices & What to Do About It
Review of the book, Crazy About Money
