warning signs | college/young adult problem gambling

• Preoccupied with gambling (i.e. reliving past gambling experiences, planning the next venture, or thinking of ways to get money with which to gamble)

• Secretive about his/her gambling habits, and defensive when  confronted
• Trying unsuccessfully to control, cut back or stop gambling
• Increasing bet amounts when gambling in order to achieve the desired excitement ("high")
• Restless or irritable when not gambling
• "Chasing" losses with more gambling
• Lying about the extent of gambling
• Using financial aid money or other needed money, or committing crimes to finance gambling
• Missing classes, work, or social events because of gambling
• Relying on family members, roommates, friends, or others to bail him or her out relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gambling

Think you or someone you know may have a gambling problem?  Click here for the Oregon Lottery's quiz to see if gambling has become a problem, or call the emergence gambling treatment program at

741.7107
for free and confidential information or help.

Outside Lane County, call the 24/7 Oregon gambling helpline at 1.877.MY.LIMIT.