HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and state officials are joining together to help those who may have a gambling problem.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, Pennsylvania Lottery, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania all recognize the month to promote resources to help such folks.
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“While the majority of Pennsylvanians are able to gamble responsibly, it is essential to recognize that an estimated 2 to 4 percent of individuals will develop a gambling disorder at some point in their lives,” said Elizabeth Lanza, director of the PGCB’s Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling. “The Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling staff are dedicated to working with Board licensees, other state agencies, and state and national advocacy groups to further responsible gambling efforts, and when needed, provide a safety net of options for those who find that gambling is causing harm in their lives.”
The purpose of Problem Gambling Awareness Month, she said, is to enhance public understanding of gambling disorder by educating individuals about its warning signs, as well as the treatment options and recovery resources available to those affected…