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February 26, 2024 - Harrisburg, PA

Shapiro Administration to Kick Off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month

The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

This year marks the 21st anniversary of National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. This year's theme is "Every Story Matters." The yearly designation is designed to increase public awareness of the availability of treatment and recovery services and encourage health care providers to screen their service recipients for problem gambling.

Speakers List:
Deputy Secretary Kelly Primus, DDAP
Josh Ercole, CCGP
Brad S., Individual in Recovery
Claire Yantis, PGCB
Diana Dietz, Pennsylvania Lottery



Deputy Secretary Kelly Primus, DDAP speaks to the press.The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0001.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Josh Ercole, CCGP speaks to the press.The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0002.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Claire Yantis, PGCB speaks to the press.The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0003.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Brad S., Individual in Recovery speaks to the press.The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0004.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Diana Dietz, Pennsylvania Lottery speaks to the press. The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0005.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Claire Yantis, PGCB speaks to the press.The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0006.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Deputy Secretary Kelly Primus, DDAP speaks to the press. The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0007.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Claire Yantis, PGCB speaks to the press.The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0008.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Josh Ercole, CCGP speaks to the press.The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0009.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Brad S., Individual in Recovery speaks to the press.The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0010.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Deputy Secretary Kelly Primus, DDAP speaks to the press.The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0011.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Josh Ercole, CCGP speaks to the press.The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0012.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Brad S., Individual in Recovery speaks to the press.The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0013.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Diana Dietz, Pennsylvania Lottery speaks to the press. The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0014.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Diana Dietz, Pennsylvania Lottery speaks to the press. The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0015.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Josh Ercole, CCGP speaks to the press.The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0016.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Deputy Secretary Kelly Primus, DDAP speaks to the press.The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0017.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Deputy Secretary Kelly Primus, DDAP speaks to the press. The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24204_ddap_problemgambling_dz_0018.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>