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Arizona Sees Record Number of Gamblers Seeking Self-Exclusion
StrategySeptember 7, 2026·1 min read

Arizona Sees Record Number of Gamblers Seeking Self-Exclusion


The Arizona Department of Gaming has launched a new program to aid problem gamblers, seeing a record 651 new sign-ups. The self-exclusion periods range from one to ten years. The program offers free financial counseling to help individuals manage their debt and set up a spending plan.

Elise Mikkelsen, Director of the Division of Problem Gambling, emphasized that self-exclusion is just the first step in recovery. The program is confidential and non-judgmental, aiming to break the stigma around seeking help for gambling addiction.

The program is part of a long-term recovery path that wants to assist recovering gamblers and help them make the correct decisions as they seek to get their life back on track.

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