{"id":3922,"date":"2024-04-24T09:56:44","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T09:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.karinalucidlaw.com\/?p=3922"},"modified":"2024-04-24T10:40:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T10:40:04","slug":"gambling-and-bankruptcy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.karinalucidlaw.com\/gambling-and-bankruptcy\/","title":{"rendered":"Gambling And Bankruptcy"},"content":{"rendered":"
In an earlier <\/span>blog post<\/span><\/a>, we discussed online gambling and bankruptcy. It’s important to remember that gambling debts, whether incurred online or in-person at casinos and OTBs, can be a significant factor in bankruptcy filings. With restrictions easing more and more each day, there is a resurgence in in-person gambling, so it’s timely to revisit the topic of gambling and bankruptcy.<\/span><\/p>\n Dealing with gambling debts and bankruptcy can be tricky, but there are ways to get help.<\/span><\/p>\n Bankruptcy is a potent solution, offering protection from creditors and the chance for a financial reboot. Its primary benefit lies in its ability to erase debt. Typically, consumers opt for two types of bankruptcy: <\/span>Chapter 7<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>Chapter 13<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n With Chapter 13, you collaborate with your creditors and the court to devise a plan for repaying your debts. You usually allocate all disposable income towards this goal. After five years, the court generally forgives any remaining debt. <\/span><\/p>\n In contrast, Chapter 7 bankruptcy entails the court-appointed trustee taking charge of your non-exempt assets, selling them to settle debts with unsecured creditors. The court then discharges any remaining debt.<\/span><\/p>\n Gamblers rack up debt in two main ways: credit card cash advances and casino markers.<\/span><\/p>\nShort Summary<\/b><\/h3>\n
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How Bankruptcy Works?<\/span><\/h2>\n
What Are The Debts Incurred Through Gambling?<\/span><\/h2>\n