MNAPG BLOG
Youth Gambling and Gifting Lottery Tickets to Kids
Simply put, gifting lottery tickets to minors a bad idea. What may seem like a fun and harmless gift for a young person can lead many to a gambling addiction as they get older. READ MORE
MNAPG and NCPG Raise Awareness About the Risks of Youth Problem Gambling
Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling and the Minnesota Lottery Continue their Efforts to Raise Awareness About the Risks of Youth Gambling and Youth Problem Gambling FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1 , 2022 CONTACT: Susan Sheridan Tucker sstucker@mnapg.org...
The Wager: Having the talk: Teachers’ infrequent discussions with students about gambling harms
What are teachers’ awareness of and attitudes towards adolescent gambling in the UK? Read this month's The Wager to find out. READ MORE
In Their Own Words – Diane’s Story
The story of Diane, the wife of someone with a gambling problem, illustrated the struggle of a concerned other and how the couple survived a gambling addiction. READ MORE
Reflections from Minnesota NCPG Conference Goers
Minnesotans reflect on the NCPG annual conference. READ MORE
A Booth’s Eye View
You never know what to expect when you’re working a MNAPG exhibit table. READ MORE
The Gaming Industry’s Thoughts on Responsible Gaming
Common themes we noted from the gaming industry during Responsible Gaming Education Month, led by the American Gaming Association. READ MORE
Helpline Adds Motivational Texting
Minnesota’s Problem Gambling Helpline now offers motivational text messages that are customized to a gambler’s stage of change. READ MORE