PROBLEM GAMBLING
Anyone can experience gambling-related problems.
Some populations have a higher risk, but gambling related problems can affect anyone and isn’t exclusive to one group.
Gambling takes many forms.
Most people think of gambling as playing slot machines or going to a casino. But, there are many other ways to gamble — participating in online fantasy sports betting, putting money on a March Madness bracket or in an office pool, and buying scratch tickets or lottery tickets. Any kind of gambling can lead to gambling harm.
Gambling harm includes more than just financial consequences.
Gambling can lead to debt, bad credit, bankruptcy, and homelessness. But, gambling harm can also include emotional and psychological harm, as well as tensions with friends, family, and co-workers.
Help is Available at:
The Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline
https://gamblinghelplinema.org/
800-327-5050
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