TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The Arizona Department of Gaming is expanding its resources to help residents climb out of gambling-related debt, following a record-breaking surge in people choosing to ban themselves from betting.
The state’s Division of Problem Gambling announced a new program offering free financial counseling specifically for individuals who have voluntarily self-excluded from Arizona casinos and sportsbooks.
According to state officials, a record 651 Arizona residents have voluntarily banned themselves from gambling for periods of either one, five, or ten years.
Previously, free financial counseling was restricted only to individuals actively enrolled in the state’s treatment assistance programs. This expansion makes…