March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four winds Casinos and the National Council on Problem Gambling are looking to increase awareness this month.

Groups across the country are hosting conferences, airing public service announcements, providing counselor trainings, hosting health screening days, running social media campaigns, and more. They hope to increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery resources. Four Winds also promotes responsible gambling at all of their locations. All of their casinos display printed brochures with information about the signs of problem gambling, and toll-free hotlines to seek help. You can learn more at Four Winds Casino dot com slash responsible gambling.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network at (800) 522-4700 or visit www.ncpg.org/chat for confidential help. Michigan residents can also contact the Michigan Association on Problem Gambling at michiganapg@gmail.com or call the state helpline at (800) 270-7117. Those living in Indiana can reach out to the Indiana Council on Problem Gambling at christinagray@indianaproblemgambling.org or call the state helpline at (800) 994-8448.

For more information about problem gambling and how to increase awareness and action on problem gambling, please visit http://ncpgambling.org/pgam.

Based in Washington DC, the National Council on Problem Gambling is the only national nonprofit organization that seeks to minimize the economic and social costs associated with gambling addiction. 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 or text 1-800-522-4700 or visit http://ncpgambling.org/chat.

Help is available 24/7 – it is free and confidential.