Gambling Disorder is considered a ‘hidden addiction’. It is more difficult to detect than other addictions, which are often identifiable by a number of physical signs.
The amount of money won or lost does not determine when gambling has become a problem. Gambling is a problem when it causes a negative impact on any area of an individual’s life.
There are currently millions of people in the US experiencing gambling related problems. In Pennsylvania, there are hundreds of thousands of people whose lives are impacted by problem gambling.
Help is available 24 hours a day. Call 1-800-GAMBLER® or use the chat/text feature on our website. Recovery is possible.
Problem gambling does not discriminate. People of any age, race, education level, religion, culture and socioeconomic status can develop gambling problems.
