PHONE: (614) 750-9899
EMAIL: info@pgnohio.org
355 E Campus View Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235, United States of America
As shown by Ohio's statewide surveys, increased access to gambling results in an increased rate of problem gambling. It is our responsibility to advocate for those who are negatively impacted by gambling and ensure any gambling expansion includes consumer protections to mitigate harm and funding for prevention, intervention, and treatment services.
The official meeting schedule for the Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio has been released, which includes hearings with the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), Ohio Lottery Commission (OLC), and Ohio Racing Commission (ORC) on the impacts and future of gambling in Ohio.
The Study Commission legislators need to hear from the behavioral health field and PGNO needs your help! You don’t need to be a legislator or representative to submit testimony, you can download the template below to submit before the hearings!
Opportunities for gambling continue to increase throughout Ohio and nationally through both regulated and unregulated avenues. PGNO uses data from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline to guide our advocacy and training. Through advocacy and education we can help protect individuals by assisting the creation of reasonable efforts to mitigate harm and maximize effective resources for those impacted.
Legislators are elected to represent their constituents. Your voice matters in the process of passing legislation that will benefit your community.
Here are some tips for communicating with your state representative and senator:
You can find your state and federal legislators by clicking the links below.
You can use this email script or phone script as a starting point.
Our mission is to create a dedicated network of support for those impacted by gambling. As a statewide, membership-based non-profit, this mission would be impossible without the support of our members which includes professionals in the fields of prevention, treatment, recovery, regulation, and operation.
In order to show the strongest voice for those impacted by gambling, we need your help by becoming a PGNO member. Not only does a large membership show the support of our work—but your membership dues also provide the resources to ensure we are engaged advocates for all legislation regarding gambling expansion.
355 E. Campus View Blvd., Suite 285
Columbus, Ohio 43235
Phone (614) 750-9899
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