Responsible gambling has been a hot topic of discussion over the last several months. As the gambling industry has expanded rapidly in offerings and operators, the number of people that exhibit problem gambling behaviors has also increased. Responsible gambling resources are also evolving as the industry does.

One resource available to help PA gamblers stop themselves from irresponsible gambling is the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) self-exclusion list.

There are four separate lists gamblers can join: casino, igaming, video game terminals (VGTs), [and] fantasy contests.

The PGCB also offers signs of problem gambling and directions to get help. It released its annual report and the numbers for self-exclusions have been increasing over the years, expecting to break a record for 2022.