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KNOW WHEN THE GAME IS PLAYING YOU!
If you choose to gamble, understand the risk, don’t chase your losses, and never gamble under pressure. Doing so can take all fun out of watching and following sports. Keep the game fun. Keep your gambling experiences fun. And get help if you have a problem.
It’s estimated that 1 in 7 Kansans are affected by the gambling of a friend or family member.
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If you have a problem, seek help now!
Having a problem with gambling can affect your life, your work, and your relationships with family and friends. All Kansas residents can receive confidential treatment at no out-of-pocket cost to you. Know when enough is enough.
If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER now and receive the help you need. Campaign by the State of Kansas.
Know your limits! If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, then you’re at risk of losing a lot more than you bet on.
Have you ever tried to stop, cut down, or control your gambling?
Have you ever lied to family members, friends, or others about how much you gamble or how much money you’ve lost?
Have there been periods lasting 2 weeks or longer when you spent a lot of time thinking about your gambling experiences, or planning out future gambling trips or bets?
Here are warning signs of problem sports gambling to help you make better choices:
A preoccupation with sports gambling
You talk only about wins, not losses
Betting on sports is a way to escape from problems
Hiding losses from family members
Borrowing money in order to bet on sports or fantasy league
Withdrawing from family and friends to place sports bets or constantly checking on bets
Stopping or cutting back seems impossible
FAQs
It is estimated that 3-4% of American people have a gambling problem. That's an estimated 6-8 million people.
Children and teens are at a higher risk than adults for Problem Gambling. Those who start gambling at a younger age are more likely to develop a gambling problem.
How often you gamble does not determine if you have a problem. Even if you only gamble periodically financial and emotional damage can occur.
The Nation Council on Problem Gambling estimates the annual social cost of problem gambling is $14 billion which includes gambling related criminal justice, healthcare spending, job loss, bankruptcy, and other consequences.
While no substance is ingested someone with a gambling addiction can build a tolerance to gambling and find themselves gambling more frequently or making higher risks bets to get the same feelings from gambling. This is due to the brain's reward system triggering the release of dopamine, which reinforces sensations of pleasure.
Yes, there is help and hope if you are struggling with an addiction to gambling. All Kansas residents can receive confidential treatment at no out-of-pocket cost to you. If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER now and receive the help you need.
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There is good news!
The side effects of problem gambling can ruin relationships with family and friends and can ruin the fun and entertainment. However, people do recover from the harmful effects of problem gambling. All Kansas residents can receive treatment at no out-of-pocket costs to you or your family. The help you receive is confidential and is the first step to turn things around. Know when enough is enough.
All Kansas residents can receive confidential treatment at no out-of-pocket cost to you. If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER now and receive the help you need.
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