MALE GAMBLERS
Approximately 50% of all calls for help to the Arizona Council Helpline are from or about men with serious gambling problems. Of those, Approximately 60% meet the criteria for Action compulsive gambling; 40% or thereabout meet criteria for Escape compulsive gambling.
We urge you to Click on "Types of Gamblers" in the TOP menu to see what most accurately describes your experience or observation. This determination can greatly accelerate the recovery of the gambler by allowing a better understanding of the disease.