The DC Lottery said it had partnered again with the National Council on Problem Gambling for National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, whose theme was Awareness+Action. The lottery also said it would participate in the 2019 Responsible Gambling Verification Program; NCPG reported receiving a help-seeking call every 2.1 minutes in 2018.
The campaign promotes awareness of prevention, treatment and recovery resources for problem gambling.
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The District of Columbia Office of Lottery and Gaming highlighted support services and responsible-play tools for players during March’s Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The agency said players can access confidential help, set online time and deposit limits, or request self-exclusion from gambling in the District for periods from 18 months to a lifetime.
The NBA and WNBA unveiled a responsible gambling campaign developed with the National Council on Problem Gambling. The campaign aims to raise awareness of risks linked to sports betting and prediction markets and will direct fans to resources on identifying warning signs and seeking help. Further details are to be released later.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission launched its Safer Bets Start Here public awareness campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The campaign promotes legal gambling options and warns residents about unregulated operators, including prediction markets offering sports wagers to people under 21, the Commission said. It is also part of the rollout of the Commission’s PlayWell responsible gaming programme.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is launching the “What’s Really at Stake” campaign in Pennsylvania to raise awareness of underage gambling, the board said. The campaign will use social media, online advertising, a dedicated website and promotional materials, with its launch timed to March’s Problem Gambling Awareness Month and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. Executive Director Kevin O’Toole said the board’s work includes raising awareness among young people and those around them.
Oregon Lottery said it is focusing on problem gambling awareness during March. The state’s helpline received 2,765 calls and 200 chats and texts in 2023, while one per cent of lottery profits has funded prevention and treatment services since 1992.