Gamble Responsibly - Getting Out

For most people, gambling is fun and entertaining. But for some, it’s a serious problem that continues even after the fun is gone. Besides money trouble, gambling can cause relationships, families and jobs to be seriously affected.

Coming face to face with a gambling problem can be an overwhelming experience. Many people who've been there have felt like there was no way out, and even considered really desperate ways of getting out.

If that is where you feel you are now, please know that thousands of people have gotten their lives and their finances back on track after about with gambling.

We won't kid you, getting out from under your gambling debts probably won't be easy. But there is always hope, and there is always a way to beat gambling problems. By using this Web site, you're already taking positive action.

Now, take the next step with one of the problem gambling resources on this page.

The Michigan Problem
Gambling Help Line
Michigan residents can call toll free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week:
1-800-270-7117.

The Michigan Problem Gambling Help Line is a toll-free, confidential, one-on-one help line that can give you the help and support you need to overcome a gambling addiction. Help Line available to Michigan residents only.

Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous is made up of men and women who have come together to overcome gambling problems. Gamblers Anonymous offers local support groups across the country, problem gambling literature and other valuable resources. Use the Gamblers Anonymous Web site to find a meeting in your area, or to learn more about problem gambling.

Debtadvice.org
Debtadvice.org is a resource provided by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. You can learn more
about the organization and its credentials on the site. If gambling has made a mess of your finances, this nonprofit organization can help you get on track with counseling, planning tools, and more.

Michigan Disassociated Person List
If you have a gambling problem, you can request that the Michigan Gaming Control Board permanently bar you from the licensed Detroit casinos. Call 1-888-223-3044 for application information. Click here for more information about the Disassociated Persons List.