Lanie's Hope

05/05/2024

On-line sports betting has been available now for five years. What's the impact? Between 2018 and 2021, the risk of problem gambling grew by 30 percent, according to the National Council on Problem Gaming. Read more at the National Geographic link below
https://archive.ph/t2yVw

03/01/2024

What a great way to kick off Problem Gambling Awareness Month! Our friend Ted Hartwell, ED of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling speaks on Gambling Disorder, Recovery and the impact on our community on the "Gift of Giving"

01/25/2024

$110 MILLION IN AVAILABLE GAMING TAX - and NOT ONE PENNY OF IT goes to support gambling harms. Together we can change this!

The GRIT Act (Gambling AddictionRecovery, Investment and Treatment) is an IMPORTANT inititiative to support treatment for people with Gambling Disorder. There are currently ZERO national funds to support gambling harms! The GRIT Act will not add one single dollar in taxes - it will take funds from the already existing excise tax on sports wagering and allocate 1/2 of these funds to support inititiatives for state and national education, prevention and treatment of people with Gambling Disorder. These funds currently go into the general fund (in the amount of $110 MILLION DOLLARS in 2021!). Not ONE PENNY of that $110 million (and counting) goes towards gamblling harm reduction!

The GRIT Act is getting a lot of negative feedback from the gaming indusry and from congress men and women - including the American Gaming Association and Nevada's Dina Titus. Again - this DOES NOT ADD ONE DOLLAR TO THE TAX BURDEN. Why would they oppose this bill?

Let's support the National Council on Problem Gambling in this mighty and long overdue initiative. Reach out to your legislature and tell them you SUPPORT the GRIT act and why. And if you have lived-experience, personal stories of gambling impact go a long way. Let Congress hear from you!

If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, help is available. The National Council on Problem Gambling provides a range of resources, including answers to commonly asked questions, a gambling behavior self-assessment, information about treatment and the National Problem Gambli...

01/24/2024

Can what is broken be made whole again? Absolutely.

Can a broken story have a good ending? Yes it can.

Can there be hope in a difficult time? There is always hope.

Choose hope and healing today.

01/22/2024

No matter the darkness, the sun rises.

No matter the hardship, joy triumphs.

No matter the mountain, still you can climb.

No matter how difficult, you can make it.

You will make it!

12/27/2023

Despite the best moments of the year, there are also an equal amount of challenges, discouragement, and weakness on display.

But these moments mask something wonderful! Within discouragement lies motivation; behind the door of adversity is the land of opportunity.

There have been negative times in this past year. But this can pave the way for an amazing 2024!

Never forget this hope brothers and sisters. Be encouraged.

12/27/2023

How has the year been?

What are your joys and triumphs? Wonderful stories of victory are made even sweeter by sharing them with your recovery brothers and sisters!

Tell us your joys and best moments of 2023!

11/30/2023

The holidays are a time for gifts that inspire creativity and joy, not risky behaviors. This season, give kids toys, not lottery tickets. Toys > Tickets. Let's make responsible gaming a tradition.

11/30/2023

Did you know the average debt of someone recovering from gambling addiction can be upwards of $90k?

There is truly a multi-level battle of difficulty going on within the minds and hearts of those in recovery. We must give our unending support, encouragement, and love to them.

And to everyone! We truly don't know what is going on under the surface of a person - what is on their mind, heart, emotional being, and life.

Support those in recovery today. Support each other.

11/27/2023

What are you thankful for?

As the holiday recedes into the background of Christmas, we are tempted to forget its message.

Being thankful is a lifestyle, and one not dependent on our circumstances.

This is a good thing, because Life is difficult. If it were up to our circumstances, we would rarely feel thankful, if at all.

But there is something so powerful and healing in a person who is thankful in the midst of less favorable times. If that is you, rest assured you are seen and you are heard. Don't lose sight of the imapact you can have, and the power that is able to be shown through your story.

We must be a thankful people today.

10/10/2023

On November 7, the NCPG is hosting an online webinar entitled - The Hidden Battle: Addressing Problem Gambling Among Veterans.

To register and/or to see more information regarding the webinar, see the link below.

An exploration of the often-overlooked challenge of problem gambling among veterans, this webinar will investigate the prevalence, causes and consequences of problem gambling within the US military veteran community and provide insights into effective prevention and support strategies. Participants

10/10/2023

https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/addiction-blog/how-to-help-someone-that-has-gambling-problem/

If a family member or close friend has a gambling problem, you can help. Read this post and learn how to help your loved one overcome gambling addiction.