The ACCG ceased providing a Compulsive Gambling Certification Program in Sept 2006

However, referrals for Counselors who have been trained in the treatment of pathological gambling by the ACCG may be obtained by calling (602) 212-0278

86,000 Arizona adults are Problem Gamblers. Another 400,000 are at risk of becoming Problem Gamblers. (Gemini Research March 21, 2003)

Those 86,000 Problem Gamblers have a negative social and economic impact on over 850,000 other Arizonans.

1600 problem gamblers called the Arizona Council for help last year, most were broke, they had gambled away all of their money on sports betting, lottery tickets, Internet gambling, casino, horse or dog races, or other forms of gambling.

Most were in serious debt and hopeless. Many were thinking about suicide. They didn't have money for rent, to pay their mortgage, or to buy food for their children. Most had huge credit card debt. Many had a number of payday loans due, some had lost their cars and exhausted every possible loan option. Many did not have insurance and, for those who did, most insurance providers would not pay for treatment for problem gambling.

Disclaimer: ACCG, Inc does not endorse or certify the outcome of any of the above treatment programs and/or therapists. This data is provided for informational purposes only, in an effort to assist those interested in seeking professional help for their gambling problems.