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New Jersey Lottery Renews Its Commitment to Prevention of Underage Lottery Play

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Sports Betting Growth Will Be Discussed At NJ Compulsive Gambling Conference

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CCGNJ's Grondin Named to National Council’s Board of Directors - NJBIA

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NJ study: Are we creating a gambling problem for our kids?

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Online-gambling giants conquer U.S. with tactics deemed too tough for Britain | Reuters

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"Research Finds Alarming Level of Early First Exposure to Gambling"

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The rise in sports betting and gambling violations by pro athletes, in 4 charts | CNN

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Stronger safeguards sought for compulsive gamblers

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Betting on Change: Confronting the Surge in Problem Gambling

Record-setting bets predicted for Super Bowl LVIII

Online betting causes serious gambling problems for teens

Lawmakers OK check on sports betting on campus

CCGNJ, other experts sound alarm about worsening youth gambling addiction in GamblingNews story.

"Compulsive Gambling 911"

Online Casinos Have Boomed In NJ – But More Can Be Done For Problem Gambling

Sports Gambling Addictions Spike as Billions are Made in Sports Betting Advertising, Tax Revenue

New Jersey Lottery Renews Its Commitment to Prevention of Underage Lottery Play

CCGNJ to Hold Conference on Disordered Gambling, Sept. 28

New penalties weighed for underage gambling in casinos

AG Platkin Announces New Multi-Faceted Efforts to Curb Problem Gambling

New Jersey Lawmakers Propose Obligatory Problem Gambling Education for High School Students

Latest push in NJ to curb problem gambling

March delivers sports betting madness. How we tackle gambling problems in NJ | Opinion

NJ experts alarmed about ‘inevitable’ spike in underage gambling

With the Super Bowl comes a record level of betting – and a surge in calls for help

Gambling addiction increases in NJ as sports betting and ads soar

Gambling on Super Bowl in NJ? How to keep yourself in check

CCGNJ Executive Director Felicia Grondin interviewed on WNYC on the dark side of sports betting.

CCGNJ Joins New Jersey Lottery in ‘Lottery Tickets Aren’t Childs Play’ Campaign

Super Bowl gambling spike: N.J. Council on Compulsive Gambling braces for surge in 1-800-GAMBLER calls

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NJ lawmakers move to decriminalize underage casino gambling

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New Jersey weighs making underage gambling no longer a crime, but subject to a fine

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Gambling’s glitter is blinding US policymakers to its social costs | Felicia Grondin | The Guardian

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Surge in Sports Betting to be Explored at NJ Compulsive Gambling Conference - NJBIA

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CCGNJ’s Executive Director Felicia Grondin interviewed by Spotlight New about Governor’s Gambling Task Force.

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Good Luck Keeping Pro Athletes From Betting on Sports - The Atlantic

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Know a problem gambler in NJ? How to help them and yourself

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Crucial Conversations in Problem Gambling

Rising gaming addiction among American teenagers: Immediate action required to safeguard a generation

Sports betting boom fuels concerns over problem gambling | 60 Minutes

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A conversation about gifting responsibly during the holidays

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‘We’re killing the youth of America’: calls grow for crackdown on US gambling

"Should NJ colleges team up with sports betting operators?"

Online gambling increases in NJ, new report highlights problems | NJ Spotlight News

Problem Gambling Prevention: Who is Responsible & What Vital Component is Missing?

NJ Council on Compulsive Gambling Helps At-Risk Teens

A bill aims to educate NJ high schoolers on risks of compulsive gambling

Proposals to help people in gambling trouble | NJ Spotlight News

NJ sets standards for gambling ads, creates role of responsible gaming coordinator

How NJ transitioned from zero casinos to 24/7 mobile gambling

New Jersey Lottery and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey Raise Public Awareness of Problem Gambling

NJ Responsible Gambling Policy Could Benefit Maryland Sports Bettors

New Rules Protecting NJ Gamblers From Spending Too Much – NBC New York

The dark side of the sports betting boom

DGE to use data to assess players’ risk for addiction

CCGNJ Executive Director Felicia Grondin cites worsening gambling problem as state lawmakers move to extend online betting.

800-GAMBLER Helpline calls doubled during Covid; betting ads put youth at risk

I-Team: Calls to Gambling Crisis Hotlines are Soaring

As mobile betting apps turn people’s phones into pocket-sized casinos, gamblers are also putting their phones to use for a more traditional purpose: To reach out for help. An I-Team analysis of call data in New Jersey shows a steep spike in outreach to 800-GAMBLER, the state’s hotline to deal with compulsive gambling and addiction.

Online gambling, near 45% of NJ gaming revenue, up for renewal

TRENTON – It has now been nearly 10 years since New Jersey approved internet gambling – and the way the law was written, the Legislature must renew it to keep it from disappearing less than a year from now. There is no chance of that happening. Internet-based casino games and online sports wagering have combined to account for nearly 45% of gaming revenue so far this year in New Jersey – around $1.9 billion of the $4.3 billion in revenues reported through October.

Online Gambling May Be Causing Betting Boom Among NJ Youth

Almost one-third of gaming profits in September came through internet gaming, rather than in-person gambling in Atlantic City. And more than 93% of all the money spent on sports bets was wagered online. But gambling analysts and addiction experts say that has made gambling more accessible to youth who can’t legally gamble because they’re not 21 years old.

Pushing Problem Gambling: These States Are the Best (And Worst) Spenders

Problem gambling funding can take many forms and helps to identify how ready a state is for legal gaming. It offers a useful gauge of preparedness that a state displays prior to the expansion of gambling laws – especially for online sports betting.

New Jersey Pilot Program Could Keep Gambling Addicts Out of Jail

Gambling addictions don’t just lead to more gambling. They can lead to crime. And with that in mind, three New Jersey legislators have proposed a bill, A420, that would implement a gambling treatment diversion court pilot program. In short, eligible criminals would be able to enter the program for at least a year and avoid conviction if they meet the program’s conditions.

NJ Gambling Addicts Charged With Crimes Could Get Help, Not Jail

New Jersey’s criminal justice system has a fairly well-known drug court, now referred to as a recovery court, and a newer, less frequently used diversionary program for veterans.

Gambling Industry Trying to Get Proactive with Responsible-Play Efforts

The recent comments from industry officials come as more than half of U.S. states have now legalized some form of sports betting and as internet-based casino gambling has taken root in several jurisdictions, making wagering more accessible overall.

CCGNJ and NJ Lottery Partner on Underage Gambling Initiative

The New Jersey Lottery and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc. (CCGNJ) have partnered in the development of a video conversation as part of the Lottery’s annual “Not 18 Yet? No Bet” Awareness Campaign.

Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ Hosts Conference, Sept. 23

The nonprofit Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey’s upcoming 40th statewide conference will feature a keynote address on “Understanding Gambling-Motivated Crime,” by Michelle Malkin, an assistant professor at East Carolina University’s Department of Criminal Justice.

CCGNJ gambling survey finds many rely on betting as income source.

With inflation continuing to push costs higher almost every month, a new report finds a growing number of Garden State men and women, especially younger ones, are turning to gambling to supplement their income.

Global Gaming Business Magazine Interviews Executive Director Felicia Grondin

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) is one of the first responsible gambling organizations set up as gaming spread across the United States.

Free Training for NJ Residents: How to Spot, Help a Problem Gambler

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SPORTS BETTING COMPANIES SHOULD SELF-REGULATE ADS TO AVOID UK FATE

The business side of sports betting is typically full of calculations about market share, customer acquisition cost and lifetime customer value, as it should be.

CCGNJ Survey Examines Gambling Patterns Statewide; Findings Include Inflation’s Impact on Betting

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) has released findings from its new statewide survey on gambling prevalence, which include indications that inflation may drive people to gamble with the hope of keeping up with rising costs.

1-800-GAMBLER helpline goes national, but will stay active in NJ

A joint release from the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey and the National Council on Problem Gambling on Thursday announced a license agreement to expand the 24/7 1-800-GAMBLER helpline across the country.

NCPG and CCGNJ Enter Agreement for 1-800-Gambler® to Improve Access to Problem Gambling Support

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) today announced that it has entered into a six- year license agreement with the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc. (CCGNJ) for the use of their 1-800-GAMBLER® federally registered service mark in all U.S. states outside of New Jersey, as well as all U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. The agreement marks a major milestone in NCPG’s effort to reduce barriers to essential resources for those affected by problem gambling.

As Gambling Addictions surge, N.J. Lawmakers study limits on sports ads

Ralph Caputo turned on his television and was outraged by what he saw. The Democratic state Assemblyman from Essex County couldn’t get through a channel surf without being hit with a commercial for a sports betting site.

Americans bet $125B on sports in 4 years since legalization

Americans have bet more than $125 billion on sports with legal gambling outlets in the four years since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for all 50 states to offer it.

NJ lawmakers told: Out-of-control gambling is ruining and taking lives

With commercials for betting popping up everywhere you look these days, New Jersey is now facing an epidemic of sports and casino gambling, with dire results for some. That’s the warning from the executive director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey.

DraftKings Stadium? NJ group makes predictions about sports betting

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey is neither for nor against wagering on sports, but the organization is worried that the growing popularity of sports betting will result in a greater number of Garden State residents becoming hooked on the habit.

Problem Gambling Awareness Month Video

Join Jim Carey, Executive Director of the New Jersey Lottery, and Felicia Grondin, Executive Director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, as they discuss the launch of the March 2022 Problem Gambling Awareness Campaign, the warning signs of problem gambling, and how to receive help.

Phones can be addictive. Sports betting, too. Now we’re combining them.

Remember when we decided that spending too much time on our phones was a bad thing? That immersing ourselves in our iPhones could be unhealthy, or even addictive?

Council on Compulsive Gambling to Mark Problem Gambling Awareness Month

The nonprofit Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) is preparing to observe Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March with a full calendar of activities centered on prevention and treatment. This year the CCGNJ has adopted the theme of “Be Informed, Be Empowered” with a particular focus on the growing risks of gambling issues arising from online betting.

A day in the busy life of a gambling help expert, as NJ’s online sports betting continues to break records

Since online sports betting was legalized in New Jersey in 2018, phones at 1-800-GAMBLER have been ringing off the hook. The confidential line that serves all of New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania, including the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia-area, is expected to get even busier as March Madness approaches.

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey ready to field calls for help after the Big Game

The Super Bowl may be taking place on the opposite coast, but Atlantic City casinos still expect to capitalize on the excitement, with people eager for parties and wagers. NBC10’s Ted Greenberg reports.

Gambling Addictions Threaten Retirement Plans

An advisor helps a woman who blew through $500,000 playing slots. Another helps clients with gambling-addicted husbands.

The hidden addiction

The desperate prayers poured out of him as he stood in the freezing cold. Ed Jakubik was a broken man, begging for help from the back deck of his Monmouth County home.

Emerging gambling opportunities can spell trouble for teens

Although state statutes in Pennsylvania and New Jersey prohibit gambling for anyone under 18 years of age, the global rise of online gambling has included the teen demographic. The Press spoke with local experts from Pennsylvania and New Jersey who shared their insights on warning signs, risks, remedies, and prevention of compulsive teen gambling.

Is Your Kid Doing It? NJ parents warned about secret teen gambling

Because it can create a thrill, a rush of excitement, more Garden State teenagers than you might imagine are participating in some kind of gambling activity. According to Felicia Grondin, the executive director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, the recent rise in teen gambling is concerning because it can lead to destructive behavior.

Gambling landscape to change Saturday with launch of mobile sports betting

History will be made Saturday when the first mobile sports bets will be placed in New York State. Four sportsbooks – FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars, and BetRivers – have the go ahead to launch at 9 a.m.

Day Trading And Gambling: Exploring The Overlap

For years now, people have been discussing the connection between long-term investment activities and gambling. While the two have little overlap, there has been a link drawn between stock investing…

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CCGNJ IN THE NEWS

More families ‘being destroyed’ by problem gambling | NJ Spotlight News

Bid to bar NJ public colleges from partnering with sports gambling companies

Lawmakers push to expand NJ esports gambling

Q&A: Can surge in gambling avoid becoming a crisis?

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

RESOURCES

RECOVER TOGETHER: IN PERSON & VIRTUAL MEETINGS

N.J.’s gambling industry is a bonanza. Now let’s take care of its victims

Sports betting pros and cons — NJ aims to strike a balance

Good and bad: NJ’s legalized sports gambling gets a hearing

Council unveils link between gaming and gambling among NJ youth

What Parents of Teens Need to Know About Online Gambling and Sports Gaming - NJ Family

Surge in problem gambling in NJ — and in calls for help

New Jersey Lottery Renews Its Commitment to Prevention of Underage Lottery Play

Sports Betting Growth Will Be Discussed At NJ Compulsive Gambling Conference

CCGNJ's Grondin Named to National Council’s Board of Directors - NJBIA

NJ study: Are we creating a gambling problem for our kids?

Online-gambling giants conquer U.S. with tactics deemed too tough for Britain | Reuters

"Research Finds Alarming Level of Early First Exposure to Gambling"

The rise in sports betting and gambling violations by pro athletes, in 4 charts | CNN

Behind stories of lottery jackpot winners are thousands who lose what little they have

Stronger safeguards sought for compulsive gamblers

Betting on Change: Confronting the Surge in Problem Gambling

Record-setting bets predicted for Super Bowl LVIII

Online betting causes serious gambling problems for teens

Lawmakers OK check on sports betting on campus

CCGNJ, other experts sound alarm about worsening youth gambling addiction in GamblingNews story.

"Compulsive Gambling 911"

Online Casinos Have Boomed In NJ – But More Can Be Done For Problem Gambling

Sports Gambling Addictions Spike as Billions are Made in Sports Betting Advertising, Tax Revenue

New Jersey Lottery Renews Its Commitment to Prevention of Underage Lottery Play

CCGNJ to Hold Conference on Disordered Gambling, Sept. 28

New penalties weighed for underage gambling in casinos

AG Platkin Announces New Multi-Faceted Efforts to Curb Problem Gambling

New Jersey Lawmakers Propose Obligatory Problem Gambling Education for High School Students

Latest push in NJ to curb problem gambling

March delivers sports betting madness. How we tackle gambling problems in NJ | Opinion

NJ experts alarmed about ‘inevitable’ spike in underage gambling

With the Super Bowl comes a record level of betting – and a surge in calls for help

Gambling addiction increases in NJ as sports betting and ads soar

Gambling on Super Bowl in NJ? How to keep yourself in check

CCGNJ Executive Director Felicia Grondin interviewed on WNYC on the dark side of sports betting.

CCGNJ Joins New Jersey Lottery in ‘Lottery Tickets Aren’t Childs Play’ Campaign

Super Bowl gambling spike: N.J. Council on Compulsive Gambling braces for surge in 1-800-GAMBLER calls

NJ lawmakers move to decriminalize underage casino gambling

New Jersey weighs making underage gambling no longer a crime, but subject to a fine

Mixed Messages

Gambling’s glitter is blinding US policymakers to its social costs | Felicia Grondin | The Guardian

Surge in Sports Betting to be Explored at NJ Compulsive Gambling Conference - NJBIA

CCGNJ’s Executive Director Felicia Grondin interviewed by Spotlight New about Governor’s Gambling Task Force.

Good Luck Keeping Pro Athletes From Betting on Sports - The Atlantic

Know a problem gambler in NJ? How to help them and yourself

Crucial Conversations in Problem Gambling

Rising gaming addiction among American teenagers: Immediate action required to safeguard a generation

Sports betting boom fuels concerns over problem gambling | 60 Minutes

A conversation about gifting responsibly during the holidays

‘We’re killing the youth of America’: calls grow for crackdown on US gambling

"Should NJ colleges team up with sports betting operators?"

Online gambling increases in NJ, new report highlights problems | NJ Spotlight News

Problem Gambling Prevention: Who is Responsible & What Vital Component is Missing?

NJ Council on Compulsive Gambling Helps At-Risk Teens

A bill aims to educate NJ high schoolers on risks of compulsive gambling

Proposals to help people in gambling trouble | NJ Spotlight News

NJ sets standards for gambling ads, creates role of responsible gaming coordinator

How NJ transitioned from zero casinos to 24/7 mobile gambling

New Jersey Lottery and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey Raise Public Awareness of Problem Gambling

NJ Responsible Gambling Policy Could Benefit Maryland Sports Bettors

New Rules Protecting NJ Gamblers From Spending Too Much – NBC New York

The dark side of the sports betting boom

DGE to use data to assess players’ risk for addiction

CCGNJ Executive Director Felicia Grondin cites worsening gambling problem as state lawmakers move to extend online betting.

800-GAMBLER Helpline calls doubled during Covid; betting ads put youth at risk

I-Team: Calls to Gambling Crisis Hotlines are Soaring

Online gambling, near 45% of NJ gaming revenue, up for renewal

Online Gambling May Be Causing Betting Boom Among NJ Youth

Pushing Problem Gambling: These States Are the Best (And Worst) Spenders

New Jersey Pilot Program Could Keep Gambling Addicts Out of Jail