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MGCB adopts 1-800-GAMBLER as Michigan’s statewide helpline

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Michigan’s Gaming Control Board adopted the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network’s 1-800-GAMBLER number as the state’s helpline, the board said. Michigan’s existing helpline will remain available, but national sportsbook advertisements will no longer have to mention it; calls to the national number from Michigan will go to the state Department of Health and Human Services.

The change affects the helpline information operators must include in national sportsbook advertisements for Michigan.

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