Compulsive Gambling: Compulsive gambling is the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling despite the toll it takes on your life. If you're prone to compulsive gambling, you may continually chase bets, may lie or hide your behavior, and may resort to theft or fraud to support your addiction.

Underage Gambling: It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to participate in any form of gambling in New Mexico.

Senior Citizen Gambling: For some seniors, gambling is purely a form of entertainment and fills a social void. They are able to set reasonable limits on the amounts they are willing to lose and stick by their own guidelines. Especially vulnerable older adults may turn to gambling as a means of excitement and "something different" to relieve psychological stress resulting from life changes and losses.

Responsible Gambling: "Responsible Gambling" is a broad concept and involves the conduct of gambling in a manner whereby the potential for harm associated with gambling is minimized.
It respects the responsibility of individuals for their own actions, but also acknowledges a responsibility on the part of the service providers.