Betting on Change: Confronting the surge in problem gambling
Lottery Partners with the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey to Raise Awareness and Help People Talk About Problem Gambling
NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy has issued a Proclamation declaring March 2024 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Lottery (NJL) and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc. (CCGNJ) are working together to support efforts to increase awareness of problem gambling throughout the month.
This campaign promotes prevention, treatment and recovery services.
This year’s theme is “Betting on Change: Confronting the Surge in Problem Gambling.” Problem gambling is behavior that is damaging to a person or their family, often disrupting their daily life and career.
“We are proud to be partners with the CCGNJ in spreading the Responsible Play message and in supporting the Governor’s initiative,” said NJL Executive Director James A. Carey. “The Lottery takes responsible gaming seriously and is always looking for new ways to share information and guide people to resources. This year, with the help of the CCGNJ, we will move from broad awareness to more targeted guidance by providing assistance on how to have a conversation with someone who may be experiencing a problem with gambling.”
