{"id":13202,"date":"2024-02-08T17:15:50","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T22:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncpgambling.org\/news\/\/"},"modified":"2024-02-08T17:15:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T22:15:50","slug":"national-council-on-problem-gambling-promotes-responsible-gambling-tips-ahead-of-super-bowl-amid-record-breaking-sports-betting-participation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncpgambling.org\/news\/national-council-on-problem-gambling-promotes-responsible-gambling-tips-ahead-of-super-bowl-amid-record-breaking-sports-betting-participation\/","title":{"rendered":"National Council on Problem Gambling Promotes Responsible Gambling Tips Ahead of Super Bowl Amid Record-Breaking Sports Betting Participation"},"content":{"rendered":"
Washington, DC \u2013 <\/span><\/b>As excitement builds for the upcoming Super Bowl and\u00a0sports betting is <\/span>an<\/span> increasingly intertwined element of the game-day experience, it’s essential for those who choose to bet to do so responsibly. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to a recent American Gaming Association (AGA) survey, a record 67.8 million American adults (26%) are expected to bet on Super Bowl LVIII, a substantial 35% increase in participation from 2023.\u00a0For most adults, gambling can be an entertaining experience, but there are risks involved. It is critical to know the risks and have a plan before you begin gambling. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s your first bet or you\u2019ve been gambling for years, before you wager, consider the following tips from <\/span>ResponsiblePlay.org<\/span><\/a> to help keep your gambling fun:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Gambling should only be done as a form of entertainment, not as a way to make money. If gambling stops being enjoyable or\u00a0begins to impact your life negatively, it’s essential to\u00a0reevaluate your gambling activities and seek help.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline, which offers hope and help without stigma or shame. Call\u00a01-800-GAMBLER, text\u00a0800GAM, or visit\u00a0<\/span>www.1800gamblerchat.org<\/span><\/a>. Free and confidential help is available 24\/7\/365.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Washington, DC \u2013 As excitement builds for the upcoming Super Bowl and\u00a0sports betting is an increasingly intertwined element of the game-day experience, it’s essential for those who choose to bet to do so responsibly. \u00a0 According to a recent American Gaming Association (AGA) survey, a record 67.8 million American adults (26%) are expected to bet […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-press-release"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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