Learning About Multicultural Gambling at the 34th Annual Statewide Conference
Do you have plans on Friday, September 16th, 2016? Didn’t think so. Even if you do, are your plans as important as learning about gambling from a multicultural perspective? Put down your remote control and magazine for a few hours because the Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ (CCGNJ) is offering some enlightening presentations that […]
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ’s Annual Conference is Around the Corner
The 34th Annual Statewide Conference on Disordered Gambling is upon us. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ (CCGNJ) is sponsoring this year’s event, which will focus on “Gambling From a Multicultural Perspective.” The event will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016, at the Holiday Inn located at 399 Monmouth St, East Windsor, NJ […]
The Emergence of Daily Fantasy Football
Football season is here. So is fantasy football season and daily/weekly fantasy football. Let’s break it down quickly for you: Back In the Day Not too long ago websites like Yahoo and MySpace ruled the Web. Fast forward to present day, where MySpace is virtually irrelevant (thanks to Mark Zuckerberg) and Yahoo has become an […]
Staying Aware During Responsible Gaming Education Week
Although this week is the 19th annual Responsible Gaming Education Week, responsible gaming is something that is important year-round. The goal is to showcase multiple approaches and programs that promote responsible gaming across America. The week focuses on researching every angle of gaming and gambling and potential prevention methods worth pursuing. Some of the best […]
Gambling & Domestic Violence Survey Results
From June 3rd, 2016 – June 29, 2016, the Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ, Inc. conducted a survey with the hopes of better understanding the correlation between gambling and domestic violence. Upon gathering the results from 100 anonymous responses, we were able to learn a lot about gambling addicts’ behaviors. ABOUT THE SURVEY: […]
How Gambling Affects Your Health
Gambling doesn’t just affect your wallet. It impacts your relationships, health, and wellbeing. Individuals who are addicted to gambling tend to have worse health due to ingesting caffeine, cigarettes, alcohol, even other [and illicit] substances. It can also negatively affect your mental health. Gambling can cause anxiety, stress, depression, and even suicide. Riding the highs […]
Family First… Right?
You probably know that gambling can lead to loss of money, but have you ever sat down to think about how it affects the family dynamic. Losing big doesn’t simply account for finances. It can ruin relationships ranging from parents, children, and siblings to friends, coworkers, and neighbors. How so? Families can be affected in […]
July 5th Mega Millions Drawing Jackpot at $449 Million
“…and the winning numbers are…” At 11 PM EST tonight (Tuesday, July 5th, 2016), TV viewers across the country will take a deep breath and organize their lottery tickets amongst their friends to see if they’ve hit the lottery. Some individuals buy one ticket while some families and companies may buy hundreds or thousands to […]
Poker Craze Still Going Strong in Atlantic City (and The Borgata Casino)
With countless casinos popping across in Pennsylvania and New York, Atlantic City casinos are doing everything they can to maintain their large customer base (gamblers, diners, tourists, etc.) One selling point casinos offer to bring traffic to their establishment is the poker room. Compared to the other table games, casinos do not make a lot […]
Gambling 101: CCGNJ’s Webinar Informs the World About Gambling Basics
In order to seek the proper treatment avenues, it is important to first understand the basics of gambling and gambling addiction. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) hosted a two-part webinar series (about thirty minutes each) that provides an overview of various gambling aspects, treatment options, and guidelines for responsible gambling. The […]