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Spring 2023 Council Connection Newsletter

2023 is proving to be both a banner year as well as a period of growing challenges for the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ). In March, we observed a very successful Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) and now turn our attention to our 40th Anniversary Gala, set for Friday, June 9. This special evening will honor Arnie Wexler, a guiding light who has helped countless people find their way into recovery from gambling addiction and served as CCGNJ’s executive director for eight years. Come fall, the will hold its annual Statewide Conference on Disordered Gambling entitled “Four Decades of Gambling Expansion: Why Our Help is Needed Now More than Ever.”

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Winter 2023 Council Connection Newsletter

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) again joined with the New Jersey Lottery this holiday season in a campaign urging adults to refrain from gifting Lottery tickets to teenagers. This message is all the more critical given the current “pro-gambling” landscape and important research about the worsening condition of youth betting. The campaign stresses that playing the lottery qualifies as gambling, and giving minors lottery tickets for the holidays, or anytime, condones youth gambling and that it’s ok to break the law.

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Fall 2022 Council Connection Newsletter

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. But it’s important to remember that all those data points represent real people, and the vulnerabilities of those people—customers—warrant a closer look at a cautionary tale from across the pond.

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Summer 2022 Council Connection Newsletter

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc. (CCGNJ) is approaching its 40th anniversary and never have our services been more needed. The advent of online gambling and sports betting allows 24/7 access to gambling, and gambling outlets entice people to bet with a wide variety of promotions.

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Spring 2022 Council Connection Newsletter

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) filled its March calendar to the brim in observance of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). Our staff blanketed the state with an information campaign designed to confront a surge in problem gambling spurred largely by the advent of sports and online betting.

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Winter 2022 Council Connection Newsletter

Welcome to the Winter 2022 edition of the Council Connection Newsletter. My name is Felicia Grondin and I was recently appointed as The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey’s (CCGNJ) new Executive Director. 

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Fall 2021 Council Connection Newsletter

Welcome to the Fall 2021 edition of the Council Connection Newsletter. The Council just concluded our 39th Annual Conference entitled “Engaging our Communities: Collaboration for Healthy Community Partnerships”.

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Matched Betting: Is it Really “Risk-Free?”

Matched Betting: Is it Really “Risk-Free?”

Matched betting has gained popularity as a method to “profit” from free bet offers provided by bookmakers. While it may seem like a risk-free strategy on the surface, it’s essential…

How Problem Gambling Can Cause Problems in the Workplace

How Problem Gambling Can Cause Problems in the Workplace

In addition to affecting interpersonal relationships with friends and family members, problem gambling affects the workplace environment as well. With the rise of online gambling and its easy accessibility, employees…

The Final Round: How to Manage Urges When Betting on Basketball’s Biggest Series

The Final Round: How to Manage Urges When Betting on Basketball’s Biggest Series

As basketball season comes to a close, betting increases. The final round promises to be an exciting event, as always, leading to many opportunities for fun nights with your friends…

What Role Can High Schools Play in Curbing Problem Gambling

What Role Can High Schools Play in Curbing Problem Gambling

For the average teenager, a significant portion of their formative years is spent inside the halls of their high school. From rigorous class schedules to sports and afterschool activities, these…

Strategies for Effective Communication When Dealing with a Loved One’s Gambling Problem

Strategies for Effective Communication When Dealing with a Loved One’s Gambling Problem

Hearing that your loved one is dealing with a gambling problem can be a shock that comes out of the blue, the recurrence of a perpetual argument, or the confirmation…

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