Category: Web Letters

As we honor and thank those who have served and sacrificed for our country this Veterans Day, it’s important to recognize the many layers of their experiences. When veterans return home and transition out of military service, they often find that while their surroundings may look the same, they themselves have changed. Supporting veterans means…
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National Depression and Mental Health Awareness and Screening Month is recognized every October. The event raises awareness about depression, encourage screening for signs and symptoms, and connect individuals with support for mental health challenges – including disordered gambling and substance use. It’s a reminder that help is available, and that recognizing the need for support…
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Each September, Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM) brings together advocates, operators, and communities to promote gambling literacy and consumer education. Led nationally by the American Gaming Association and supported in the Sunshine State by the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG), this year’s theme—Play Smart from the Start—encourages anyone who chooses to gamble to understand…
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As we know, gambling disorders require money to sustain. Overspending beyond our means can create serious issues in many areas of life. For those with families, it can severely damage relationships and strain household finances. The time and energy spent chasing the urge to gamble often come at the expense of quality time with loved…
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Many adults may not realize that children can start gambling at a very young age. Nowadays, with most children receiving smartphones around the ages of 10 to 11, this not only exposes them to social media peer pressure but also to the risk of engaging in gambling as minors. Problem gambling is a hidden addiction…
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Did you know that college students are at a higher risk for the development of gambling addiction? In 2008, the FCCG’s Florida college student gambling and problem gambling prevalence study found that an alarming 14.5% were at risk for gambling problems (compared with 7.1% of the Florida adult population) while 2.7% met the criteria for…
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National Women’s Health Week, which began on Mother’s Day and this year runs May 12-18, 2024, was officially established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 1999 to promote a better understanding of women’s health issues among women of all ages.[1] This is a great time to shine the light on how…
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It is always a good time to check in on everyone around us to and ask if they are doing alright, both mentally and physically. Did you know that April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM)? This annual event works to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic…
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Problem Gambling Awareness Month occurs annually in March, in part due to the wagering frenzy associated with the NCAA collegiate basketball championship tournament – known to many as March Madness. This year, March Madness is in action from Selection Sunday on March 17th until the NCAA Championship Game on April 8th. Like the Super Bowl,…
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Are you familiar with the new “investment” rage of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) and cryptocurrency trading? NFT day trading, cryptocurrency day trading, and stock market day trading have more in common with slot machines, poker, and sports betting than you might think. They all involve the act of risking something of value on an activity that…
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