As a charter member of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling, the Missouri Lottery assists in efforts to promote responsible gaming in Missouri. At the request of the Alliance, Gov. Jay Nixon once again proclaimed August as Responsible Gambling Education Month in Missouri. To learn more, of if you or someone you know has a problem with gambling, visit the 888-Bets Off website.
The Missouri Lottery, a partner in the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling, is one of the sponsors of this week’s Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse. Presenters from all over the country will converge on Kansas City to offer training and support for counselors in Missouri and five other surrounding states. Counselors will get the latest data on various issues and receive continuing education credits to remain certified. The Missouri Lottery is proud to be a part of this effort to educate providers in the region. Learn more about the conference here.
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March 6 - 12 is National Problem Gambling Awareness Week. The goal of this week is to educate the general public and health care professionals about the warning signs of problem gambling, and raise awareness about the free help available both locally and nationally.
The Missouri Lottery is a charter member of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling. We understand that while most Missourians will enjoy playing Lottery games responsibly, a small percentage of citizens could develop gambling problems.
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August in Missouri means hot weather and reminders to always play within your means. That's because August is Responsible Gaming Education Month. The Missouri Lottery is proud to be a charter member of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling, a partnership of businesses, regulatory agencies and treatment providers with a common goal - to help the small percentage of citizens who struggle with a gambling problem.
The Missouri Lottery works to help publicize the free help available to problem gamblers and their families.
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This week is National Problem Gambling Awareness Week. The Missouri Lottery is a charter member of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling. Together with our partners, it is our goal to recognize that a percentage of citizens have a problem with gambling and work to limit the negative impact. In addition to funding free help for Missourians who struggle with gambling addiction, the Alliance also strives to raise awareness of the resources available, the goal of this week's designation.
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This week, the Missouri Lottery is once again participating in the Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling at Substance Abuse. For more information about this event, visit the conference page here. With the Powerball jackpot approaching $200 million, it's a good time to remind you to play within your means. Buying multiple tickets does not significantly impact your odds of winning. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, free help is available at 888-Bets Off.
August is Responsible Gaming Education Month. In Missouri, we'll be raising awareness with a dedicated week, one that includes the annual Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse. The conference, which focuses on providing training for treatment professionals, will take place in St. Louis from Aug. 12 - 14. For more information, visit the conference page. Once again, this year's conference will kick off with a keynote address from one of the most important people in the industry, Dr. H. Westley Clark of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The Missouri Lottery is not only proud of our involvement with this event, we're excited that such a great learning opportunity is available for professionals in the region.
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This is Responsible Gaming Education week in Missouri. We want to take this time to remind you that if you or someone you know has a gambling problem, free help is available at 888-Bets Off, or www.888betsoff.org. We hope you enjoy playing the Lottery, but we also hope that you always play within your means and only for fun.
The 2008 Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse is taking place this week in St. Louis. This conference has become one of the premier opportunities for continuing education for counselors and treatment professionals. Highlights include sessions and keynotes from some of the nation's leading professionals, including Dr. Westley Clark, the director of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
The Missouri Lottery is proud to be a member of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling and of our contribution to the Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse. We would like to welcome all participants in this year's conference. You can find more information about this event here.
March 9 - 15 is Problem Gambling Awareness Week. The Missouri Lottery, as a member of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling, is working to promote the issue of Problem Gambling in Missouri. Radio advertising will remind Missouri residents about the free resources available to people who experience a problem with gambling. Additionally, the week is designed to raise awareness about the issue and educate family members on how to recognize the warning signs.
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