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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

64% of people who are experiencing problems with gambling have never told anyone.

February 24, 2026

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Statistics show that gambling thrives in silence–64% of people experiencing problems with gambling have never told anyone. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and the Lewis & Clark problem gambling services team, located in the Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center on Barbur Boulevard, are working to change that. Throughout the month, they will be sharing short, supportive messages every day about problem gambling and recovery.

Each message includes:

Compelling facts about problem gambling
Light, practical skills
Local Oregon resources
Uplifting material about recovery

Why This Matters

According to Oregon’s 2024 gambling survey, an estimated 640,000 Oregonians (15% of our state’s population) experience either moderate or high-risk gambling behaviors. In 2025 the Oregon Lottery Sports Betting app handled $912,515,000 in bets. Yet problem gambling remains significantly under-recognized in clinical settings. Many individuals struggling with gambling don’t disclose it unless directly asked, and many providers aren’t sure how to start that conversation. Source: Oregon PG Health & Risk Survey; Oregon Sports Betting Revenue

How You Can Help

We invite you to share problemgamblingawarenessmonth.com with clients who might benefit, colleagues looking to deepen their awareness, and community organizations interested in problem gambling prevention. Sign-up takes 30 seconds (email or text), and subscribers will receive daily messages throughout March.

Anyone interested in learning more about problem gambling and receiving the messages can sign up here and choose your preferred delivery method.

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