Call or Text the Maryland Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Problem Gambling Awareness Month 2026

Each March, the Center actively promotes Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign established by the National Council on Problem Gambling to educate the general public and healthcare professionals about the warning signs of problem gambling and raise awareness about the help and resources available.

College Aged & Young Adults

The Center has developed a webpage full of resources geared to assist college aged and young adults learn more about problem gambling, where to find help for themselves and/or their loved ones who may be dealing with issues revolving around gambling. Information includes:

  • Risks associated with a gambling problem
  • How to talk to someone who has a problem
  • Tools available to help with safer gambling

Sports Betting

The Center’s “sports betting” resource section contains pages where anyone can get:

  • Answers to frequently asked questions
  • Information on the risks of mobile sports betting
  • Tips on playing responsibly
  • Resources on screening, getting help, and/or finding a counselor

Whether you are interested in help for yourself, a loved one or you are a professional looking for information and resources for your clients, please check out

GET THE FACTS

This campaign is centered around bringing awareness to the serious consequences of untreated gambling disorder and supplying the public with information and resources to get help for themselves or a loved one.

Please utilize these PSA cards in your social media and print materials. Contact the Center if you would like more materials from this campaign in order to promote the message and resources.

Winning Back My Life

Nearly Losing Everything Is Just The Beginning

Gambling addiction is a story being played out a million different ways every day. Winning Back My Life offers a rare and revealing look at the disease and the personal journey of four individuals told in their own words.

Warning: Videos contain images of gambling that may be triggering. Viewer discretion is advised.

Do you or someone you know have problems with gambling behavior? Help and Hope is available right now, it’s free, confidential and 24/7. 

Call or Text the Maryland Problem Gambling Helpline TODAY! (1-800-426-2537)

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