"The average compulsive gambler entering treatment owes between $53,000 and $92,000"
"The problem echos far beyond the casino or lottery window, becoming a factor in crime, suicide, spousal and child abuse, substance abuse, and accidents."
"The National Council on Problem Gambling says compulsive gamblers annually cost American businesses $40 billion in lost wages and insurance claims."
"A third of all prison inmates are considered compulsive gamblers."
"One of every five compulsive gamblers attempts suicide."
"Spouses of compulsive gamblers are three times more likely to commit suicide than the general population."
"One in four compulsive gamblers is involved in
a traffic accident on their way to a gambling episode and half admit they regularly speed on their way to a gambling episode."
"Children of compulsive gamblers attempt suicide twice as often as their classmates, do worse in school, and are more likely to have a substance-abuse problem."
