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NH Business Review Calls to New Hampshire helplines for compulsive gamblers increased about 25% during 2020 February 15, 2021 Ed Talbot, executive director of the New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling, speaks at a celebration for two runners who had completed a half-marathon for 40 consecutive years. Talbot said physical exercise can be helpful in recovery for compulsive gambling. (Courtesy photo) New Hampshire lottery sales, particularly from online games, are surging during the pandemic, and with that increase comes a jump in another statistic — the number of problem gamblers who seek...

Online gambling a concern during the pandemic By Rick Green - sentinelsource.com Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, said there are valid concerns that the pandemic is worsening the problem of compulsive gambling. The problem is so severe that the organization released a statement on problem gambling during the pandemic. New Hampshire lottery sales, particularly from online games, are surging during the pandemic, and with that increase comes a jump in another statistic — the number of problem gamblers who seek assistance for a disor...

Online gambling a concern during the pandemic Published: 2/14/2021 6:17:45 PM New Hampshire lottery sales, particularly from online games, are surging during the pandemic, and with that increase comes a jump in another statistic – the number of problem gamblers who seek assistance for a disorder that can destroy lives. The National Council on Problem Gambling received 443 calls to its 24-hour helpline (800-522-4700) from New Hampshire last year, compared to 337 in 2019. That’s an increase of 24%. Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, said there are ...

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UpdatedMon, Dec 21, 2020 at 8:22 am ET Reply The New Hampshire Lottery is teaming up with the National Council on Problem Gambling this holiday season to raise awareness for the risks associated with underage lottery play. (Shutterstock) Press release from New Hampshire Lottery: Dec. 20, 2020 To remind players lottery tickets are not appropriate gifts for those under age 18, the New Hampshire Lottery is teaming up with the National Council on Problem Gambling this holiday season to raise awareness for the risks associated with underage lottery play. Through the "Holiday Lottery Responsible G...