When Gambling Stops Being Fun

If gambling has stopped being a fun, affordable activity for you or a loved one, it may be time to address the issue. The signs below may indicate a problem. The more signs a person shows, the greater the likelihood that he or she may have lost control of their gambling.

<ul>
<li>Gambling for longer and longer periods of time</li>
<li>Lying about the extent of gambling involved</li>
<li>Often missing work or school to gamble</li>
<li>Neglecting personal or family responsibilities to gamble</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Using gambling as an escape</li>
<li>Gambling with money needed for paying bills</li>
<li>Believing the “big win” will bring gambling under control</li>
</ul>

Which of these behaviors may be signs of a problem?

Last night he told his spouse he was working late but he was really at the casino. 
Lying about the extent of gambling activity and involvement is a sign of problem.
His mortgage payment was lost in an online game of blackjack. 
Using money intended for monthly bills and a growing debt resulting from gambling are signs of a problem.

He missed his son’s birthday party. He stayed late at the casino thinking that the slot machine he was playing was due for a win. 
Those with gambling problems often neglect responsibilities so they can keep playing.
She’s often absent from work and is having a hard time managing her workload. 
When gambling becomes an escape from job and family, it’s a problem.

She gambles more and more to escape from the pressures of home and work. 
When gambling becomes an escape from job and family, it’s a problem. &nbsp;

Note:&nbsp;If you recognize these behaviors in you or someone else and are concerned that a problem exists, there is help. To learn more,&nbsp;call the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling at 1-800-522-4700.

If you would like to learn more about responsible gaming, consult with a GameSense® Advisor.
If you feel you need help, please call the following 24-hour confidential hotlines: 

Nevada Council on Problem Gambling 
1.800.522.4700
Maryland Alliance for Responsible Gambling 
1.800.GAMBLER 
<a href="https://www.mdgamblinghelp.org/" target="_blank">www.mdgamblinghelp.org</a>
Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling 
1.800.426.1234
Michigan Department of Community Health 
1.800.270.7117
The Mississippi Council on Problem and Compulsive Gambling 
1.888.777.9696
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey 
1.800.GAMBLER
Ohio for Responsible Gaming 
1.800.589.9966
Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services 
1.877.8HOPENY

If you desire to self-limit from gaming at all US based MGM Resorts International properties, you may request a <a href="https://static.mgmresorts.com/content/dam/MGM/mgm-grand/casino/forms/mgm-grand-casino-self-limit-patron-online-form.pdf" target="_blank">Self-Limit Access Program form</a> at the Casino Cage of any of our US based casino properties. In addition, in the states of Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Ohio individuals requesting to be self-excluded may also fill out a form specific for that state.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency 
1.410.230.8798
Massachusetts Gaming Commission 
1.617.533.9737 

Michigan Gaming Control Board 
1.888.223.3044
Mississippi Gaming Commission 
Jackson 1.800.504.7529 
Central District 1.888.465.8312 
Northern District 1.800.269.3577 
Southern District 1.800.497.8550
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement 
Atlantic City 1.609.441.3846 
Trenton 1.609.777.2279
Ohio Lottery Commission 
1.800.686.4208
New York State Gaming Commission 
1.518.388.3300

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