Pennsylvania Sets Up Programs For Problem Gamblers

Casinos are ready and waiting to be opened in Pennsylvania and while they are waiting the state is building a strong strategy to help fight against problem gambling.

The state is set to become another state that uses the 'self-exclusion' program to help addicted gamblers keep from playing at casinos. The 'self-exclusion' program allows gamblers with problems voluntarily admit information about themselves which will be stored in a computer database. That database will be shared with all casinos in Pennsylvania.

If your name apears in the database that says you have problems with gambling and addiction, then you will not be allowed in casino doors, you will be denied winnings if you somehow got in and played, and you will be thrown out, and possibly arrested for trespassing, if you are caught inside.

"The Legislature, the gaming control board, and the gaming industry realize the need to take responsible measures to assist people who have compulsive gambling and problem gambling issues," said Nanette Horner, the gaming board's director of compulsive and problem gaming enforcement. "Frequently, the person who is in the best position to seek assistance to control the problem is the person afflicted."

Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, Indiana, Arizona, Louisiana and New Jersey have similar succesful programs in place.

October 31, 2006
Posted By Terry Goodwin
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