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Signs of Problem Gambling
Most experts agree there is no way to identify a problem gambler;
however, it is important for each patron to know the warning signs.
These signs include but are not limited to:
- A person gambles longer than planned
- A person gambles until his or her last dollar is gone
- A person has lost sleep due to his or her gambling
- A person has used his or her income or savings to gamble
while letting bills go unpaid
- A person has been unsuccessful in his or her attempts to
stop gambling
- A person borrows money to finance his or her gambling
- A person breaks the law, or considers breaking the law to
finance his or her gambling
- A person feels depressed or suicidal because of gambling
losses
- A person feels remorseful after gambling
- A person gambles to obtain money to meet his or her
financial obligations
According to psychiatric professionals, if a person suffers
from five or more of these symptoms they may be suffering from a
gambling problem.
Help is Available - When It's No
Longer A Game
It is important to know that if you or someone you know is
experiencing a gambling problem, help is available! The Problem
Gamblers Help Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to
answer questions.
Resources are available to help you or someone you know receive the
appropriate treatment. Caring and knowledgeable counselors will
provide information on available treatment and support resources in
your area for both the gambler and those affected by the gambler's
problem.
Silver Nugget Gaming encourages anyone who believes they may have a
gambling problem, or knows someone who may have a gambling problem, to
learn more about this problem and seek the neccessary assistance.
Problem Gamblers Help Line
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, Silver Nugget and
its team members encourage you to get help.
Please call the following 24-hour confidential
national hotline at:
1-800-522-4700 or visit http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/
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