Need help?

If you think you may have a gambling problem, please contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network. One call will connect you to free confidential problem gambling help anywhere in the U.S. 24/7/365.

Call: 800.MY.RESET

Recognizing Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. It’s important to recognize the signs and seek help if needed. The Wyoming Department of Health lists these as common indicators of problem gambling:

• Need to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to achieve the desired excitement
• Restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling
• Have made repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling
• Preoccupied with gambling (e.g., having persistent thoughts of reliving past gambling experiences, handicapping or planning the next venture, thinking of ways to get money with which to gamble)

• Often gambles when feeling distressed (e.g., helpless, guilty, anxious, depressed)
• After losing money gambling, often returns another day to get even (“chasing” one’s losses)
• Lie to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling
• Jeopardized or lost a significant relationship, job, education or career opportunity because of gambling
• Rely on others to provide money to relieve desperate financial situations caused by gambling

Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, it is important to seek assistance. There are various resources available:

• National Council on Problem Gambling Helpline: Call 1-800-MY-RESET
• Gamblers Anonymous: www.gamblersanonymous.org
• Wyoming Department of Health: https://health.wyo.gov/behavioralhealth/mhsa/problem-gambling/