Gambling continues to evolve. Today, gambling-like experiences can appear outside traditional casinos, sportsbooks, and lottery games. Prediction markets, video games, and collectibles can encourage spending and repeated participation. They can also create excitement around uncertain outcomes. Therefore, awareness remains an important tool for preventing gambling harms. When Investing Starts to Feel Like Betting Prediction Markets… Read more »
Recovery from gambling harm deserves recognition and celebration. Every day, people across New York take steps toward healthier lives. Some take their first steps towards recovery. Others continue a journey they started years ago. No matter where someone is on their path, every step forward matters. What Is Gambling Harm? Gambling harm can affect many… Read more »
As families prepare for a new school year, many focus on healthy habits and academic success. Parents shop for supplies, review schedules, and discuss expectations. This season also creates an important opportunity to talk about underage gambling. For the purposes of this post, we will be using the term youth to encompass individuals under the age… Read more »
July is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Month. This observance highlights the mental health challenges that many underserved communities face. It also creates an opportunity to discuss problem gambling and its impact on mental health. BIPOC and Mental Health Many BIPOC communities face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related stress…. Read more »
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities are among the fastest-growing populations in New York State. These communities are rich in culture, language, history, and traditions. At the same time, they can face unique challenges when it comes to mental health and gambling harms. By raising awareness and building stronger connections to support services, we… Read more »
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate love and identity, and the gambling harms the LGBTQIA+ community may struggle with and contribute to mental health challenges. By having conversations, we can create hope, build understanding, and remind people that help is always available. LGBTQIA+ And Mental Health Individuals who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community… Read more »
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to talk openly about mental health and remind each other that help is always available. While there are many mental health related conditions that people have begun to understand, one issue that often stays hidden is gambling harms. By bringing it into the conversation, we can offer… Read more »
Financial literacy can be a powerful tool for building a safer and more stable future. The NYS Problem Gambling Resource Centers (PGRCs) work to help individuals and communities understand how money decisions connect to gambling. Small actions can lead to positive change. Financial Awareness Gambling is more available than ever. It can happen online, in… Read more »
Every March, communities across the New York observe Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). This month focuses on raising awareness about problem gambling, sharing resources, and encouraging people to seek help. PGAM has special meaning here in New York, where gambling opportunities continue to grow. Struggling with Gambling Harms New York has seen major changes in… Read more »
When people think about gambling harm, they often focus on the individual who is gambling. While that person may experience stress, debt, and emotional pain, the harm does not stop there. Gambling problems can deeply affect family members, friends, coworkers, and even entire communities. Understanding this wider impact helps show why gambling harm is a… Read more »
