24/7 Confidential Helpline
On June 11th, 2018, Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that made sports betting legal in the state of New Jersey. Shortly after signing, Murphy proclaimed, “This is the right move for New Jersey; this is going to strengthen our economy.” It’s been nearly five months since betting for sports became legal in […]
The NHL announced a new partnership with MGM Resorts International, becoming the second major professional sports league in the United States (after the NBA) to sign a deal with the casino giant. While the agreement is non-exclusive and allows the NHL to sign similar agreements with other sportsbooks, it is a deal unlike any other, […]
Candy Crush is fun. So are thousands of other video games you can download onto your smartphone, tablet, and other devices. For many, these games are an outlet to disconnect from the monotony of daily life and can be indulging and rewarding. Video gaming, like gambling, is not intrinsically bad or dangerous. While some have […]
True or False: Gambling disorders only happen to those who gamble every day, and if they can afford it, it shouldn’t be a problem. The two above statements could not be further from the truth. A problem gambler may gamble once a week, once a day, or once a month. However, no matter how often […]
Please go to our website to read how Gambling may affect a woman’s ability to care for her preventative needs. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Do not neglect your health. Get Screened Today. Women experiencing gambling related problems often engage in other risky behaviors like alcohol, smoking and illicit substance use. These are […]
Twenty years ago, video gaming was nothing more than a fun competition between friends where the winner basically only won bragging rights until the next game was played. Fast forward to present day, and gaming has transformed into a $900 million market where the prizes are much richer than bragging rights, and the competitions are […]
Unsurprisingly, with the recent legalization of sports gambling at the federal level and in the state of New Jersey, we have seen the popularity of sports gambling and eSports grow considerably in the Meadowlands, Atlantic City, and all throughout the state. From this summer’s World Cup to the current NFL season and the upcoming NHL […]
Every year, the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) hosts its Statewide Conference on Compulsive Gambling for individuals across the state to come together for a day of presentations, workshops, and other educational opportunities surrounding disordered gambling. After many years of success, the CCGNJ is excited about this year’s conference, which is shaping […]
September is National Recovery Month, and every year the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) uses this time to observe, educate, and promote that recovery — in all its forms — is possible. Recovery Month began in 1989 as Treatment Works! Month to honor the work of substance use treatment professionals. Recovery Month […]
It is estimated that the gambling industry contributes upwards of around $137.5 billion U.S. dollars annually, with a projected forecast of $511 billion by 2019, according to the online statistic platform, Statistica. However, this is only one portion of the gambling industry. The online gambling segment is forecasted to reach almost $60 billion by 2020 […]
Atlantic City, a city of roughly 40,000 people, located right on the shores of southeastern New Jersey, has been experiencing a cycle of ups and downs in the economy for decades. It was in the late 1970s that the economy was struggling so hard, city officials had to come up with a plan to bring […]
According to a study conducted by the Rutgers School of Social Work, it is estimated that one to three percent of adults in the United States suffer from a gambling disorder. In New Jersey, the situation is much worse, as the state ranks in the top three states with the highest percentage of disordered gamblers […]
Now that sports gambling is legal in the Meadowlands of NJ as well as the rest of the state, tens of thousands of individuals are expected to place sports wagers in the coming months. With such a steep and sudden rise in sports-related gambling, the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey is preparing for […]
At the CCGNJ, we want to help those struggling to overcome a gambling disorder in every way possible, whether it be through help meetings, family support, or prevention tips. While the exciting nature of Atlantic City sports betting can be enough to lead a person to develop a gambling disorder, the casinos still employ a […]
On June 11, 2018, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a law making it legal to bet on sports across the state. The legalization of sports gambling in the state comes after a near quarter-century-long federal ban that was recently overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
According to recent reports, nearly half of all individuals battling a gambling disorder claim to have occasional or even daily thoughts about suicide. This number is staggering, which is why we at the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey are spreading awareness about suicidal behaviors and their impact on disordered gamblers. At the CCGNJ, […]
There is an incredible stigma surrounding disordered gambling and even alcohol use (sometimes referred to as “addiction”) in Woodbridge and around the nation that can have a damaging effect on those who need help to recover. Labeling those with this disorder as “addicts” can have profound consequences on their health as well as their willingness […]
June is Men’s Health Month, and people are encouraged to spread awareness of men’s health issues, suggesting early detection and treatment for both men and boys across the nation. As an organization dedicated to helping men and women who struggle with disordered gambling in New Jersey, we at the CCGNJ committed to raising awareness of […]
Men’s Health Month is celebrated in June and aims to spread awareness of men’s health problems that can be prevented and encourages men and boys to seek medical attention early to prevent avoidable health problems. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) is joining the cause by helping to spread awareness of health […]
During National Women’s Health Week, the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) feels that it would be beneficial to the community to shed some light on how problem gambling manifests itself differently in women than it does in men. Our organization is dedicated to lifting the stigma associated with women and problem gambling, […]
