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Sheridan County approves $21,405.90 from gaming revenue for gambling prevention programs
Summary
The Board authorized a $21,405.90 allocation for prevention and treatment of problematic gambling, to be used with the Wyoming Council on Problem Gambling; the county noted this represents roughly 2% of gaming revenue and signaled concern about broader gambling impacts.
The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a funding allocation of $21,405.90 to the Wyoming Department of Health for public health programs aimed at preventing and treating problematic gambling. Ann Perkins, the county's Prevention Manager, requested approval for the allocation, saying funds derived from local gaming establishments will support awareness and treatment efforts, with plans to partner with the Wyoming Council on Problem Gambling and target youth education.
Administrative Director Cameron Duff emphasized the allocation size in context, saying the $21,000 represents about 2% of gaming revenue and indicating the county sees a larger problem with gambling in the community. "The $21,000 received from gaming revenue represents only 2% of the total gambling revenue," the minutes record. Commissioner Lonnie J. Wright moved to approve and authorize the chairwoman to sign the funding allocation letter; the motion passed unanimously. The minutes do not specify implementation dates, program vendors, or performance metrics for the funded efforts.
