Tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline to file your taxes. While filing on time is the responsible thing to do, it is easy to feel overwhelmed in the process. That stress is a main reason why 20-25% of taxpayers put off filing their taxes until the very last minute, which can cause even more […]
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Ohio is honored to welcome the National Conference on Problem Gambling, Cleveland Rocks!, July 20-21 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown. Each year, the event brings together more than 600 professionals in prevention, education, treatment, research and regulation, as well as members of the recovery community. We encourage you to attend the conference, where you will network […]
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Tonight is the NCAA National Championship basketball game and it can be a great time to relax and hang out with your friends and family members. However, for those who may be struggling with a gambling addiction, the game can also bring anxiety. Nearly 24 million Americans bet at some point during this year’s tournament, […]
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For some, the NCAA basketball tournament is a great way to relax and spend time with friends, especially as their favorite teams advance toward the national championship game. For others, the experience can spiral out of control into problem gambling. We all seem to have that one co-worker who is a little too into gambling. […]
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America’s gambling industry predicts $10 billion will be bet on the March Madness college basketball tournament _ nearly all of it illegally or off-the-books. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — America’s gambling industry predicts $10 billion will be bet on the March Madness college basketball tournament — nearly all of it illegally or off-the-books. That’s one […]
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – The thrill of casinos draws in millions of Ohioans every year, but it can become a problem if it sucks you in too far. You have to place that bet, you have to buy that scratch-off ticket or slip your token into the slot machine. Does that sound like you or […]
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Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) is an annual grassroots effort to increase public awareness around the issue of problem gambling, as well as advocate the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery services within the state. 2018 is the 14th year for this event and groups will be holding conferences, airing Public Service Announcements, providing counselor […]
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The Ohio Casino Control Commission has new rules for skill-based games. The Plain Dealer reports the commission created 28 rules concerning regulation and licensing in the skill game industry. New application and licensing fees are included in the gaming overhaul. Commission spokeswoman Jessica Franks says the goal of the rules is to “weed out all the […]
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Get Set Before You Bet is excited to debut its new media campaign, which will engage and educate Ohioans about the importance of responsible gambling practices. Agency partner Origo Branding Company developed a TV commercial as part of an overall marketing campaign to engage audiences and drive awareness of the Get Set Before You Bet […]
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You’ve known for some time now that something is wrong, but you just can’t seem to find the courage to confront your spouse on the issue. What you do know is that he or she has been distant lately, but is that a sign of a larger issue? Is it possible that your spouse has […]
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Today is Problem Gambling Advocacy Day! And we’re bringing to light the importance of public policies related to problem gambling! Learn more: https://t.co/nOpi9ifzG3 #havetheconvo @NCPGambling
Today we are joined by advocates from across the US in Washington, D.C. for Problem Gambling Advocacy Day. Now is the time to make your voice heard for #problemgambling. #NCPGAdvocates #advocacyinaction
Todd is a responsible gambler who gets set before he bets. Stay calm & cool like Todd, and visit https://t.co/TtEpjcpQae for tips on how to keep #gambling fun!
