PLEASE PLAY RESPONSIBLY
What is problem gambling?
Problem gambling is gambling to the extent that it causes
emotional, family, legal, financial or other problems for the
gambler and the people around the gambler. Problem gambling can get
worse over time, and gambling problems can range from mild to
severe. A problem gambler can be male, female, young, middle-aged,
older adult, wealthy, poor, and any individual from any
racial/ethnic origin.
Problem Gambling Warning Signs:
• Preoccupation with gambling
• Talks only about wins, not losses
• Gambles as a way to escape from problems
• Hides gambling losses from family members
• Borrows money to fund gambling
• Withdrawal from family and friends
• Inability to stop or cut back on gambling
The Kansas Lottery Cares
Since its inception, the Kansas Lottery has encouraged its
players to play responsibly. We don't want any player to spend more
than he or she can easily afford to lose. The Lottery's "Play
Responsibly" messages are located on a variety of materials, with
the goal being to provide each player with immediate, easy access
to problem gambling assistance. For many years, the Kansas Lottery
has contributed $80,000 a year to the Problem Gambling Grant Fund.
Primarily, this money has paid for the Kansas Problem Gambling
HelpLine. With the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, an additional two
percent of net revenue from state-owned and -operated casino gaming
goes to the Problem Gambling and Addictions Fund, which may be used
to treat not only problem gambling, but alcoholism, drug abuse and
other addictive behaviors.
Help is Available
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is
available. The Problem Gambling HelpLine is answered 24 hours a
day, seven days a week. A trained counselor will answer the call,
and information is provided at no charge. Problem gambling
treatment is also provided at no charge in Kansas.
Gambling Problem?
Call 1-800-522-4700
or visit
www.ksgamblinghelp.com
The Kansas Lottery is proud to be part of the Kansas Responsible
Gambling Alliance (KRGA) and is working with our
partners to help make sure Kansas has the best problem gambling
program in the nation.
You can also visit the following web sites for additional
help:
National
Council on Problem Gambling Web Site
Gamblers Anonymous Web Site