During the next few weeks, you’ll see this video and other reminders across the state for National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. At the Iowa Lottery, we put these messages out there in the hope that we’ll get the right information at the right time to someone who needs help.
Whether you’re in line to buy a lottery ticket, watching TV, listening to the radio, surfing the web or using a streaming service, you’ll likely soon see one of the public service announcements we produced along with the Iowa Department of Public Health. Remember that problem gamblers can come from any background – young or old, male or female, rich or poor. The one constant is that problem gambling is treatable.
The hashtag you’ll see during the next month is #AwarenessPlusAction, emphasizing the way we all can pull together to make a difference.
If you ever have questions about problem gambling, know that help is available 24/7 in Iowa by calling 1-800-BETS OFF or visiting yourlifeiowa.org, the website of the Your Life Iowa program. You can reach someone there through text, secure chat, video, email, telephone or in person.
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