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>> COVID-19: Risks of Passing the Time with Online Gambling With COVID-19 forcing everyone to stay inside and isolated, a lot of people are turning more to digital devices as forms of entertainment and discovering that many online pastimes contain elements of gambling. For many people, gambling is a...

>>Tips for Loved Ones In celebration of the month of love, let’s discuss the reality of problem gambling in the household. Discovering that a loved one has a gambling addiction is a shock, and the ramifications can spread beyond emotional. This month we hope to share some of the signs to look out fo...

Hobbies are essential for a healthy and well-rounded life. They provide us a much-needed opportunity to leave behind the stress of daily life and fill us with a sense of joy and relaxation. From extreme sports to drawingcomics,typesofhobbiesareasdiverseasthepeoplethatengageinthem. Asalegalactivityin...

>> Bingo's Birthday Month Bingo's origin dates back as far as 1530, as an Italian lottery called "Lo Giuoco del Lotto D'Italia". After making its way through the French lotto, it arrived in Germany where it was used as an instructional tool to teach children numbers and letters. In 1929, it finally ...

>> We All Have Someone to Thank Veterans Day is a nationwide movement for a reason. According to the most recent Census statistics, there are over 18 million veterans in the United States.[1] Between relatives, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and others, most of us know at least one person who has se...

>> Every 40 Seconds, A Life is Lost to Suicide The World Health Organization (WHO) leads the global recognition of World Mental Health Day each year on October 10th. The impacts of mental health disorders are profound and often misunderstood. According to data from WHO, nearly 800,000 people die aro...

>> The Importance of Responsible Gambling Did you know that September 15-21, 2019, is Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW)? Gambling can be a safe recreational activity for most people. However, hundreds of thousands of Floridians suffer from gambling addiction, with many more at risk. When gamb...

>> Back to School Used to Be Easier Most of today's elementary, middle and high school students grew up with a different standard: the expectation of round-the-clock Internet access. "Back to school" has been an annual tradition for American families for as long as most can remember, but the relativ...

>> Gambling Disorder Deserves Our Attention for Minority Mental Health Awareness Month > Gambling Disorder: The Hidden Addiction Since 2008, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) has encouraged nationwide participation in Minority Mental Health Awareness Mo...

>> 56,000+ Need Help In August 2018, the John McCain National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law, effective fiscal year 2019. The Act includes a provision that requires the Department of Defense (DoD) to screen members of the Armed Forces for gambling disorder.[1] Prior to this law, the N...

>> Connect Each May, we join the Administration for Community Living in recognition of Older Americans Month. This year, the ACL's theme is "Connect, Create, Contribute," encouraging seniors to Connect with social supports like family, friends, and services; Create by staying active and taking up ne...

James, there is more help and hope out there than you may think. Please call Florida's Problem Gambling HelpLine at 888-ADMIT-IT (236-4848), so we can give you more information on the gambling-specific web blockers (listed below), along with other resources that may be helpful, including Gamblers An...

>> Child Abuse Did you know that for every case of gambling addiction, an average of eight to ten other people are negatively affected, including family members, friends, co-workers, and others? Unfortunately, the little ones are no exception. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Traumati...

<<The Hidden Addiction >> Problem gambling, also known as gambling addiction or disordered gambling, involves repeated problematic gambling behavior that causes significant problems or distress. Unlike other addictions, disordered gambling has minimal visible symptoms. There are no “card marks” on a...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 CONTACT: FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS (850) 487-7727 THE FLORIDA LOTTERY JOINS INDUSTRY LEADER TO RECOGNIZE PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Lottery joins the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to celebrate the 15th an...