Background of those turning to treatment

95% born in Israel

5% immigrants from other countries

90% completed their army duty and serve in the reserve forces

50% completed 12 years of schooling

15% studied in some form of academic framework Employment

56% self-employed

44% wage earner The breakdown of compulsive gamblers by forms of gambling

46% addicted to The National Lottery, Chish Gad, Chance and Lotto

42% addicted to the casino in Jericho 12% addicted to the slot machines

• Many people have turned to treatment during the past year due to the opening of the casino in Jericho
• The percentage of women who have turned to treatment has risen from 20% to 30%
• 30% of `occasional` gamblers end up as compulsive gamblers
• The majority of adult compulsive gamblers in Israel started out at the age of 15 and we have 16-17 year olds in treatment, too. For consultation and treatment: The Eldar Center. Tel: 03-6478022 ; 058-477800 ; 058-477900 ;General director: Ms. Pnina Eldar