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Casinos spend 2 percent of their income on helping fund the fight against addiction… YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Within the last four years, 11 casinos and racinos have opened in Ohio. These gaming facilities are being used to help balance Ohio’s government budget. Most people use them for fun, as places where they can get lucky enough to hit the jackpot. But for some people, a gambling addiction can become a life-controlling problem. Ohio for Responsible Gambling says 5 percent of gamblers in the nation have a problem. Stephanie Geer, a … Read More »

Hamilton, NJ — (SBWIRE) — 05/25/2016 — Active duty members of the military and military veterans are a vulnerable portion of the population when it comes to addiction. Their heightened risk includes disordered gambling, an addiction that affects about 2 million adults per year and disproportionately affects those in the military. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, as many as 36,000 active duty service members may currently struggle with problem gambling, and disordered gambling is almost twice as likely to affect veterans than the general population. The conditions … Read More »

For years, gaming regulators have created barriers between debit or credit cards and slot machines so that gamblers wouldn’t drain their bank accounts or ruin their credit ratings. While they’ve allowed automated teller machines at casino properties, regulators have never crossed the line of enabling players to put their cards into a slot machine to access money directly. But now, a Las Vegas company is proposing a change in state gaming regulations that would allow the use of a prepaid card for slots that puts casinos one step closer to … Read More »

Americans are expected to wager $4.2 billion on this year’s Super Bowl between Denver and Carolina. That’s up about 8 percent from last year’s game between New England and Seattle, according to estimates from the American Gaming Association. The association says nearly 97 percent of the bets on this year’s game will be wagered illegally. The association estimated that overall, Americans bet $149 billion on sports in 2015 compared with nearly $145 billion in 2014. By: Mark Williams The Columbus Dispatch – February 01, 2016

Dear Editor, It’s the most wonderful time of the year! In every store front; every radio ad, online banner and TV commercial is advertising all of the wonderful gifts that you could choose to give your loved ones this year. Be careful that you don’t gift an item that might create temptation or cause a problem for that friend or family member. Lottery tickets are a popular item to give as a gift, as they are inexpensive, simple, and seem to be fun for just about everyone! However, for someone … Read More »

The State of Ohio, under the leadership of Governor John R. Kasich, formed Ohio for Responsible Gambling (ORG) to bring quality services and messaging to Ohio communities to reduce problem gambling and build awareness of resources available for prevention and treatment of gambling disorder. The Be the 95% awareness campaign is supported by funds collected through Ohio’s taxes on gambling. “Be the 95% is meant to provide education and to grow awareness of how to keep gambling fun for those who gamble and how to get help for those who … Read More »

Play Responsibly – While most people play responsibly, it is important to know that gambling can cause problems for some people. This brochure contains a set of questions to ask yourself to determine if gambling is causing you problems, and the toll-free hotline to call for help.​ Download brochure   Responsible Player Guidelines and Characteristics – Millions of Americans every year enjoy gaming, leading to tremendous growth in markets across the country. Despite increased access to gaming, approximately one percent of Americans have a gambling disorder – a statistic that has remained fairly stable over the past three … Read More »

If gambling is causing a problem in your life, please use this list, developed by the National Council on Problem Gambling, as a starting point for those seeking help or information about gambling problems. We encourage you to ask questions, gather information and conduct research on the type of help that is most appropriate for your situation. The information below is intended to be a starting point—it is not a complete list of information or services. FIND HELP IN YOUR STATE NOW, including counseling, treatment, self-help and support groups: Ohio … Read More »

According to the National Council for Problem Gambling, over 5 million people in the US meet the criteria for gambling addiction. Over 1 million Canadians are affected by moderate to severe problem gambling. Availability of gambling is at an all-time high, with gaming expanding rapidly online and via mobile apps. But understanding and recognition of gambling addiction as a real public health concern has not kept up the pace with this rapid expansion. Gambling can not only result in financial ruin or legal problems, but it can also lead to … Read More »

Everyone Probably Knows Someone With A Gambling Problem: Who Will You Talk To? The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the non-profit advocate for programs to help problem gamblers and their families, created and sponsors this grassroots campaign. The goal of Problem Gambling Awareness Month is to educate the public and healthcare professionals about the warning signs of problem gambling and promote the availability of help and hope both locally and nationally.  NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte states “over the past decade the availability of gambling has skyrocketed but acceptance … Read More »