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                                        What is Problem Gambling?

Problem gambling is gambling behavior that causes disruptions in any area of life: psychological, social or  vocational.
  
The term "Problem Gambling" includes, but is not limited to, the condition known as "Pathological" gambling or "Compulsive" gambling, a progressive addiction characterized by increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more and more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop gambling, "chasing" losses, and loss  of control demonstrated by continuation of gambling despite serious consequences.    

Problem Gambling is not limited to those who frequent casinos, use slot machines, play poker or engage in illegal activity, but can occur in those participating in  lotteries, keno or any other  game of chance.

              

      RI Problem Gambling Helpline

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the RI Council on Problem Gambling web site.

RICPG, together with other members of our community, works to improve public awareness of problem gambling, and advocate for increased prevention, education, treatment and research activity to benefit the gambler, the gambler's family and the community.  Check the About RICPG page for more information about our group .


If you, or someone you know, is struggling with problem gambling, support is available.  Check the Gambling Problem?  (Help) page for information, browse the site or search specific topics by using the Site Map option above.

Mental Health professionals, teachers and others interested in problem gambling are also encouraged to utilize this site as an informational resource.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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