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Casino Control Commission proclaims March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month; officials outline expanded tools for help
Summary
The New Jersey Casino Control Commission unanimously adopted a resolution supporting March 2026 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Treatment advocates, industry and the Division of Gaming Enforcement described outreach, regulatory steps and new consumer tools including expanded self-exclusion and a helpline.
The New Jersey Casino Control Commission on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing March 2026 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month and pledged continued support for prevention, treatment and outreach.
The commission read a governor’s proclamation and heard three speakers who urged awareness and stronger consumer protections. Luis Del Orbe, executive director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, said the month’s theme—"shine a light and take a stand, unmasking the hidden epidemic"—is intended to bring attention to people at risk and to encourage prevention and access to treatment. "This is a time to shine a light on an often hidden epidemic," Del Orbe said.
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