NYC Problem Gambling Resource Center

03/30/2026

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Help is available across New York State, and we encourage all New Yorkers who gamble to do it responsibly and reach out to us for support when they need it. Contact the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or text HOPENY at 467369. 📱

03/30/2026

New effort by Governor Hochul to help prevent NY's youth from online gambling. When young people are exposed to gambling early, the impact can extend far beyond adolescence. Raising awareness about the risks of gambling-related harm today helps build healthier futures tomorrow.

https://www.ecinteractiveplus.com/5401/Product/TRP/P568010/11200812

03/30/2026

When children are exposed to gambling early, they are far more likely to develop a problem later in life. Survey data shows that 71% of Americans with children under the age of 18 are concerned about underage gambling exposure.

Parents, educators, coaches, and caregivers all play a role in prevention. Healthier futures often start with honest questions: Do you know what gambling is? Do you know it has risks?

03/30/2026

Stigma fuels silence. Awareness builds understanding. This Problem Gambling Awareness Month, help break the silence: learn, share, and show support. When our communities understand problem gambling, they create space for compassion, support, and hope.

03/27/2026

March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. It serves as a reminder that gambling addiction is real, common, and treatable.

If gambling is causing stress, financial strain, or impacting relationships, you’re not alone. Support and recovery resources are available, and reaching out can be the first step toward regaining control.

Learn more about recognizing problem gambling and how recovery can begin.

https://www.lesc.org/we-offer/problem-gambling/

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

On March 6th, NYC PGRC team members Queens Team Leader Robin Singh, and Program Manager Peer Tre Paul, joined Senator Joseph Addabbo and recovery coach Scott Meyer at John Adams Highschool in Queens, New York. Here they spoke to students about problem gambling harms. Tre and Scott shared their personal experiences with problem gambling.

Senator Addabbo is quoted saying "Teaching kids about the risks of gambling addiction is more than a responsibility —it helps their future, if we raise awareness and understanding, we help them make smart choices and protect themselves from addiction that can ruin their dreams.”

When young people are exposed to gambling early, the impact can extend far beyond adolescence. Raising awareness about the risks of gambling-related harm today helps build healthier futures tomorrow.

03/26/2026

Today our Downstate Director Toby Haskins and Manhattan Team Leader Sheena Rafat-Smith joined NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams for a PGAM press conference outside of Barclays Center. They spoke on the real harms that gambling can bring into not just individuals’ lives, but also families, and entire communities.

Gambling-related harm shows up in different ways, at different moments, across our communities. Awareness changes how we respond. How we respond shapes our communities’ future. Caring Communities, Stronger Futures. Great work on spreading awareness in downtown Brooklyn!

New Yorkers can find free, confidential help 24/7 by calling the NYS OASAS HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or texting 467369, and by connecting with their local Problem Gambling Resource Center.

03/26/2026

03/26/2026

03/25/2026

Problem Gambling impacts far more individuals than most people realize. Gambling problems aren't rare and they aren't easy to spot. Raising awareness helps shine a light on this often hidden public health issue and challenges common misconceptions.