This time of year brings with it reasons to be more concerned about compulsive gambling. Not only are sports like hockey and basketball getting into full swing but professional football playoff and championship games are coming up. These all tend to increase the opportunities for gambling and make it even more likely that people with gambling problems will have difficulties.
Compulsive gambling is a problem for millions of people and creates devastating economic difficulties for many families. Problematic gambling has probably existed for as long as gambling has existed. But the legalization of gambling in many states has led to more gambling problems as gambling has become more available.
