Colorado Lottery offering resources for problem gambling
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — Colorado Lottery in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPD) and the Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado (PGCC) are dedicating March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM).
According to Colorado Lottery, PGAM is a critical opportunity to talk about the impact and risk of gambling-related harm on people and their loved ones. Colorado Lottery said data shows for every person impacted by problem gambling, an additional eight to 10 people will feel those effects.
Throughout March, Colorado Lottery will allow Coloradans to learn about problem gambling, the Lottery’s efforts to minimize harm and engage with PGAM activities, and relevant information shared on Colorado Lottery’s social media platforms. The goal is to raise awareness about problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
“Our players’ health and operating ethically is a priority for the Colorado Lottery,” said Tom Seaver, director of the Colorado Lottery. “In addition to increasing our monetary commitment to player safety and attaining the highest level of responsibility, by hiring a dedicated player health program manager, we hope to take our responsible gaming efforts to the next level, driving the vision for the entire industry.”
Colorado Lottery said it has made critical strides in improving its responsible gambling in the last few years. Colorado is the first state of two to have installed underage verification on every lottery kiosk in the state. The lottery continues to pursue more responsible gambling certifications and accreditations, and problem gambling messages can be found on every kiosk, at every retailer, and on game tickets all year long.
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