Eastern Iowa Center
For Problem Gambling , Inc.

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 - Gambling Among Women -
Recreation with Risk?

"My mom went gambling and didn't come home in time to take me to high school orientation.  Now I won't know where my locker is on the first day of school."
--A ninth grade Helpline caller
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Marketing to Women

Gambling in the United States has changed significantly over the past several years.  It's more accessible than ever before, extensively marketed and is creating problems for many women.   Over the past few years there have been, noticeable changes in the number of women seeking help for gambling problems in the United states.

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Recreation

For most women gambling is a social or recreational activity.  It is fun and entertaining.  It does not cause problems.

For women who choose to gamble recreationally, the following information is essential to help insure that their gambling does not lead to problems.

1. Over time nearly everyone who gambles loses.  The benefit of gambling is almost always recreational and rarely a financial gain.
2.. Recreational gambling is most often combined with other activities and done socially with family, friends, or colleagues.  Always gamble with others and not alone
3. Recreational gambling is done for limited amounts of time.  Set limits on how often and for how long you gamble.
4. Recreational gambling always has predetermined limits for loses that are acceptable.  Remember money spent on gambling needs to be considered entertainment.
Women who are aware of this information and follow the suggestions above can significantly reduce their risk of developing a gambling problem.

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For more information please contact us at:
Eastern Iowa Center for Problem Gambling, Inc.
Director Janet R. Meisenbach
419 East 59th Street
Davenport, Iowa 52801		 Phone (563)  322-2535
Fax (563) 324-8194
Clinton, Iowa  -  (563) 242-3880 Cedar Rapids, Iowa  -  (319) 373-2410
Washington, Iowa  -  (319) 653-3811
Email -  EIBetsOff@aol.com