Hamilton, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/18/2019 -- As sporting events such as the NCAA college basketball tournament, commonly referred to as March Madness, and the Pennzoil 400 approach, CCGNJ is offering disordered gamblers access to support and rehabilitation resources throughout the state of New Jersey.
While sporting events often garner the attention of a large audience who like to place friendly bets, they also attract a number of individuals who struggle to gamble responsibly. Last year, it was estimated that Americans would spend more than $10 billion betting on March Madness alone.
With such a high turnout for bets placed on last year's event, CCGNJ would like to encourage disordered sports gamblers in East Rutherford, NJ and the surrounding areas to use their free 800-GAMBLER helpline to find coping tips that can help them avoid participating in this year's festivities. Whether individuals need help learning how to say "no" to office bracket pools or want ideas on what they can do instead of gambling, CCGNJ wants disordered gamblers to know that they are here to provide support, treatment and hope to New Jersey residents, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
As the popularity of sports gambling continues to rise, it is important for New Jersey residents to know that there are many treatment and rehabilitation resources available to help them recover from disordered gambling. New Jersey residents who would like more information on the resources available to disordered sports gamblers in Meadowlands, NJ, can reach out to CCGNJ by calling 800-GAMBLER or visiting https://800gambler.org/.
About the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey is a non-profit, private organization dedicated to helping individuals seek help for their disordered gambling problem, and for concerned friends and loved ones to confidentially express their concerns about someone close to them. Their 24/7 hotline is 800-GAMBLER. The Council also works to train professionals in the fields of gambling addiction and recovery.