Problem Gambling Awareness – New York State OASAS – 1-877-8-HOPENY – The New York State Offices of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is dedicated to raising awareness about adolescent and adult problem gambling and its consequences. We hope to educate the public and health care professionals about the warning signs of problem gambling and inform New Yorkers that help is available anytime at 1-877-8-HOPENY.

 

Scared Money

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These dramas have been designed to increase awareness of problem gambling and its signs, suggest ways to avoid a gambling problem, and let audience members know where they can get local help. To date, these performances have reached more than …
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Council warns gambling is entertainment involving risk

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The community-based awareness program focuses on educating people on the risks of problem gambling, ways to limit those risks, realistic expectations of winning and losing and where to get help if you have a problem. “Almost all people who have …
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Queries on pokies levy

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Councillors, including Lord Mayor Damon Thomas, have called for more transparency over how the multi-million-dollar levy, designed to offset the harm caused by problem gambling, is being spent. They have also questioned why 25 per … Ms O'Connor said …
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Singapores Incredible Casino Experience

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… highlighting the casino as just one aspect of a whole range of experiences possible, and the government maintains a National Council on Problem Gambling, which provides information and public awareness about the dangers of compulsive gambling.
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