the Maryland alliance for responsible gambling
What state is the Maryland alliance for responsible gambling located in?
Maryland
Which gender is more likely to be addicted to gambling?
Men are more at risk
What league is most commonly bet on in the U.S
the NFL
Which two US states have banned casinos?
Hawaii and Utah
what services does the maryland alliance provide?
counseling and advice
What percent of youths develop a gambling disorder?
2-7% (if you said any number in that range you get the points)
true or false: winning 50% of sports bets means you will break even.
False
Where is the largest casino in the world located?
China
How much do the services of the maryland alliance for responsible gambling cost?
$0
How old do you have to be to legally gamble?
21 years old
What sporting event is most commonly bet on in the U.S?
the super bowl
Which state is the largest casino in the US located in?
Oklahoma
coordinate and maximize resources to address problem gambling in Maryland
Psychotherapy is a great treatment for gambling problems. What is psychotherapy?
Individual and group approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps to identify and modify damaging thinking and behavior, can help people overcome the problem. Another method is motivational interviewing, which helps to turn ambivalence about quitting into motivation to quit and can help patients combat urges to gamble.
What percent of sports bettors are profitable?
3%
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What is an easy way to contact the maryland alliance for responsible gambling
call 1-800-gambler
Name one personality trait of someone at risk to gambling?
Any personality trait along the lines of restless, easily bored, extremely hard-working, or very competitive, you are correct.
What percent of wagers does the average sports bettor lose?
60-70%
Which casino attraction has the least odds?
Slot machines