Fun Facts
How much money is brought in through casinos every year closest answer
10 billion
what should be your first step to stop addicition
set a quit date
How much of the US population has gambled at least once closest answer
80%
what would help more to someone who is addicted to bringing them to a casino or going outside?
going outside
what is the most popular game?
poker
how much money do people loose on average in las vegas every day closest answer
70,000
what is the second step
change your suroundings
how long on average does addiction last? closest answer
95% of people with addiction are no longer addicted after 15 years
if someone in your community is struggling how should you help them
find a professional
what is the game that brings in the most money in casinos?
blackjack
what percentage of gamblers have experienced a mood disorder closest answer
50% of gamblers have a mood disorder
what is the third step
distract yourself
how much people per year gamble at least once closest answer
over 80%
how can you help someone who is struggling
make them feel at home and encourage them to speak freely
what is the hardest casino game to win
roullete
who is more likey to be addicted men or women
men
what is the fourth step
try and quit at your set date remove yourself from situations that would entail gambling
what percentage of gamblers gain money closest answer
3.5
to stop gambling addiction you should...
replace it with Physical Activity, to start new hobby,to put yourself in new experiences, to start new practices like meditation and maybe start a journal
what is the most played casino game by professionals?
poker
on average how much money do gamblers lose over there lifetime closest answer
115000
where can you find help
find help at 1800 Gambler or find help with a trusted person in your community
gambling affects what age range closest answer
18-24
how to tell if someone is addicted
stopping doing the things they love and withdrawness from the people they love are just a few
what are the two best rules to not lose so much money every time you go to a casino?
rule number 1 is to set a fixed amount to spend and when you've spent that you leave and number 2 is to gamble money you don't care about losing.