Holding Your Cards Close to Your Chest? Experts Talk the Reality of Gambling Addiction

The results are in, and they're staggering: about 4% of Illinois's population is living with a gambling addiction. With a new Casino and the rise in online sports betting, local mental health facilities are seeing a rise in clients seeking help for problem gambling. So how does this fun, recreational activity become an addiction? 

In today's episode, host Arielle Raveney sits down with a problem gambling counselor to discuss the signs and science behind it, and hears the story of how one man was able to recover. 

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Problem Gambling Online Resources: NICASA | Are You Really Winning? 

Problem Gambling Hotlines: 1-800-GAMBLER | 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)

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