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State Launches Resources to Help Identify Youth Gambling Risks

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials have released new online resources aimed at helping educators and families recognize the signs of problem gambling among young people and understand where to seek …

Pennsylvania Officials Launch National Problem Gambling Awareness Month

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Pennsylvania Rallies to Tackle Gambling Addiction: Resources, Stories, and Hope for Recovery

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — State leaders, including Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, gathered alongside representatives from the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), …