According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, about 2.5 million Americans have a severe gambling problem and another 5-8 million show signs of mild to moderate issues.
They define problem gambling as behavior that negatively affects a person’s daily life, like at work and in relationships. Some signs of problem gambling include:
• Thinking about gambling all the time.
• Feeling like you can’t stop gambling.
• “Chasing losses” by trying to win money back after bad bets.
• Wanting to bet more and more money.
• And continuing to gamble even after experiencing harsh, negative consequences.
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