State aims to curb problem gambling

Oakland Tribune;  March 13, 2006 ;     464 words ......that address problem gambling in card rooms...Indications are that problem gambling -- defined as...call the state's problem- gambling help line to...understand that problem gambling can be as devastating...Program's Office of Problem Gambling. "There are ...

State takes on problem gambling

Oakland Tribune;  March 13, 2006 ;     456 words ......that address problem gambling in card rooms...Indications are that problem gambling -- defined as...call the state's problem- gambling help line for...understand that problem gambling can be as devastating...Program's Office of Problem Gambling. "There are ...

GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS MARCH 3-9 PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS WEEK

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  February 29, 2008 ;     348 words ......following news release: Recognizing that problem gambling is a significant public health issue...Kulongoski has proclaimed March 3-9 as Problem Gambling Awareness Week. As noted in the proclamation...and financial costs attributed to problem gambling through balanced policies and ...

Problem Gambling.(Statistical Data Included)

National Forum;  September 22, 1999 ;     700+ words ...The Hidden Addiction Problem gambling has received a great deal of...things, for greater attention to problem gambling from the states (especially...segment, has acknowledged that problem gambling is a by-product of gambling...

MIGA to Sponsor Statewide Problem Gambling Conference.

PR Newswire;  March 10, 2003 ;     333 words ......underwrite a statewide conference on problem gambling organized by the newly formed Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance. The conference is set...year to build public awareness of problem gambling, and to develop educational programs...

Increased funding for problem gambling.

M2 Presswire;  July 12, 2001 ;     400 words ......GOVERNMENT: Increased funding for problem gambling (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD...million a year for the next two years on problem gambling services, nearly doubling its funding...and treat people who are affected. Problem gambling can have a major effect on a person...

Assessing for problem gambling pays off.(Gamblina)

Addiction Professional;  May 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ......from multiple sources suggest that problem gambling poses a threat to health. Increased...personal, family and social costs of problem gambling. Counselors can play an integral role...referral resources such as the National Problem Gambling Helpline (800-522-4700). Gambling...

Fed: Problem gambling a media beat up casino boss

AAP General News (Australia);  May 4, 2001 ;     412 words ......General News (Australia) 05-04-2001 Fed: Problem gambling a media beat up casino boss By Denis...CANBERRA, May 4 AAP - The issue of problem gambling was to some extent a media beat-up...Australians don't have a problem with problem gambling," Mr Farrell told the inquiry. "The...

Vic: Problem gambling taskforce to target "vulnerable" athletes

AAP General News (Australia);  May 21, 2007 ;     214 words ......Australia) 05-21-2007 Vic: Problem gambling taskforce to target "vulnerable...particularly vulnerable to problem gambling according to AFL officials...a new taskforce to target problem gambling among elite sportspeople...

National Problem Gambling Awareness Week.

PR Newswire;  March 5, 2008 ;     604 words ......PRNewswire/ -- The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Council on Compulsive...proclaim March 9-15, 2008, National Problem Gambling Awareness Week and to announce local...of the availability and benefits of problem gambling treatment. This effort will help educate...

Vic: Problem gambling task force to target "vulnerable" athletes

AAP General News (Australia);  May 21, 2007 ;     391 words ......Australia) 05-21-2007 Vic: Problem gambling task force to target "vulnerable...particularly vulnerable to problem gambling, AFL officials said today...a new task force to target problem gambling among elite sportspeople...

Las Vegas CU In Problem Gambling Initiative.(Credit unions)

Credit Union Journal;  April 25, 2005 ;     700+ words ......Union and the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling have combined forces to raise awareness of problem gambling for the credit union's members...familiar with the Nevada Council for Problem Gambling's When the Fun Stops-Understanding...

GOV. GRANHOLM PROCLAIMS WEEK OF MARCH 5 AS PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS WEEK

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  March 1, 2007 ;     191 words ......the following proclamation: Whereas, Problem Gambling Awareness Week provides an opportunity...effectiveness of services available for problem gambling; and, Whereas, Problem gambling is a public health issue affecting millions...

Rep. Meehan Introduces Comprehensive Awareness of Problem Gambling Act

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  March 2, 2007 ;     700+ words ......Comprehensive Awareness of Problem Gambling Act of 2007 (H.R. 1170), legislation that would "address problem gambling." The bill, introduced on Feb...Comprehensive Awareness of Problem Gambling Act of 2007H.R. 1170To address...

GOV. BALDACCI PROCLAIMS MARCH 6-12 AS NATIONAL PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS...

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  March 1, 2006 ;     408 words ......Lottery Operations, the Gambling Control Board and the National Council on Problem Gambling by issuing a proclamation...2006, is National Problem Gambling Awareness Week throughout...State of Maine. "Problem gambling is a public health...