The team at UltimatePoker.com understands that a relatively small number of our fellow poker players have an inability to control their desire to gamble - to the point of causing serious problems in their lives, and the lives of the people they care about.

If you or someone you know are suffering from an addiction to gambling, the UltimatePoker.com team urges you to seek professional advice.

The following are excellent resources for problem gambling:

Gamblers Anonymous
International Service Office
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org
Features: International phone numbers, hotlines, help for family and friends, and a series of questions and answers for identifying compulsive gambling.

The Canadian Foundation
on Compulsive Gambling (Ontario)
http://www.responsiblegambling.org
Features: Tips, help sections, and some of the latest research from Canada and elsewhere.

New Zealand Gambling Problem Helpline
http://www.gamblingproblem.co.nz
Features: Hotlines, local help, newsletters and more...

Gamcare
http://www.gamcare.org.uk
Features: Problem counseling, publications, networks and educational materials.