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Ohio Gambling Telehealth Network to Push Gambling Awareness For March Madness

As the NCAA Basketball Tournament draws close, and Problem Gambling Awareness Month starts, the Ohio Gambling Telehealth Network (OGTN) has actually revealed that it is preparing to assist gamers who might deal with issue gambling.
According to Derek Longemeier, Executive Director of Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, the data of problem gambling in the Buckeye State are such that a person in 5 adults are thought about at danger. This is approximately 20 percent of Ohio's population or 1.8 million people.
"March Madness can be a perfect storm for those who don't set limits and adhere to them. There are multiple games and live betting options available on several wagering sites all happening at the same time. It's easy for fun to spiral into crisis," Longemeier stated.
"Those who believe they have a problem are beginning to request aid faster. If you or an enjoyed one are experiencing gambling-related damage, help is just a call away. It's never prematurely to reach out," he added.
Ohio's gaming hotline permits players to look for group therapy, private counseling, self-help groups, or monetary management support as and when they require it.
The Start of Problem Gambling Awareness Month
In addition to the OGTN's announcement, March 1 kick-started Problem Gambling Awareness Month throughout the United States. Last week, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) announced this of "Seeking Understanding," specifying that the aim is to "increase awareness of issue betting as a serious yet often misconstrued psychological health condition."
MGM Resorts and its online sportsbook BetMGM have currently announced their project for the month. The business announced it would broaden on its problem betting collaborations in March, including previous partnerships with the Kindbridge Research Institute, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, and the University of Nevada.
The OGTN is prepared to help throughout March Madness
To those who follow the NCAA Basketball Tournament, March is likewise understood as March Madness. It is scheduled to begin with Selection Sunday on March 16 and run through until the NCAA championship game on April 7 in San Antonio, Texas.
Bets on the tournament are expected to reach $3 billion throughout the United States, and the American Gaming Association (AGA) anticipates the value of legal wagering to get twice the value of the legal bets put during the Super Bowl. The AGA also revealed that in 2024, Americans wagered $150 billion on legal sportsbooks.
The OGTN is taking this chance to highlight problem betting on a state level.
Longemeier commented, "March Madness can be an ideal storm for those who don't set limitations and stick to them. There are several video games and live wagering choices readily available on several betting sites all occurring at once.