Today, problem, compulsive, or pathological gambling is considered a form of an addictive illness.

Like an alcoholic who must abstain from all forms of alcohol, a problem gambler often comes to terms with the fact that he or she must stop gambling - for anything - at casinos, in office pools, lottery, friendly poker games, horses, dogs, sports, online and off; even a coin toss to determine who buys coffee or a beer, is believed to be a trigger which leads back to compulsiveness.

If you think you have a problem, take the 20 Questions Quiz on the right side of the page, and you'll know right away if you need to curb your gambling.

The Illinois Council on Problem Gambling is a Not-for-Profit Corporation. The Council is dependant upon outside contributions from State agencies, membership dues, private contributions and public donations to provide valuable services to the public.

When you make your donation to the ICPG, you will help fund programs designed to spread awareness of the dangers associated with problem gambling. Your donations will directly benefit programs aimed at educating students about the warning signs of problem gambling. Your membership and contributions are essential to the Council's programs throughout the community.

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A range of topics provided by experts in the field of Problem Gambling. Workshops and seminars can be provided in a variety of formats and time frames. Please contact the ICPG at (217) 698-3130  or email us at ICPG@illinoiscouncilpg.org for scheduling and fee information.

A sampling of topic areas are provided here. The ICPG can tailor make a workshop or seminar to cover the information you request. Presentations may be provided by one or more instructors and oftentimes include panel discussions.

• Problem and Compulsive Gambling
• Senior/Elderly Gambling
• Types of Gamblers - Who Becomes Addicted?
• Teen/Adolescent Gambling
• Internet and Videogame Addiction
• Women and Gambling