Lucas County proclaims Problem Gambling Awareness Month; treatment provider warns local risk higher than state average
The Board declared March 2026 Problem Gambling Awareness Month after a presentation from the Zeph Center that cited state and county data showing higher local rates of at-risk gambling and increased helpline contacts since mobile sports betting launched.
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The Lucas County Board of Commissioners on March 31 adopted a proclamation recognizing Problem Gambling Awareness Month after representatives from local treatment and prevention programs described rising gambling-related harms.
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