A pattern of gambling is not necessarily a disorder. Every day, thousands of New Jersey residents hit the casinos, racetracks, and sportsbooks to gamble responsibly. Over time, however, what may have started as an innocent wager can develop into a problematic gambling disorder.In the infographic below, we’ll give you the nine diagnostic criteria of a gambling disorder. If four or more of the following apply to you, you may have a gambling disorder and should reach out to 800-GAMBLER for help.
With the increasing popularity of sports gambling in Monmouth and the rest of New Jersey, it is important that everyone understand the signs of a gambling disorder. If you or a loved one is getting heavily involved with sports gambling in Atlantic City and develops a disorder, contact our 24/7 helpline, 800-GAMBLER, right away for help.