March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

The Wisconsin Lottery, in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling (WCPG), is proud to participate in the Problem Gambling Awareness Month campaign.

Entering its 22nd year, the annual observance of Problem Gambling Month provides an essential platform for the Wisconsin Lottery to highlight the availability of resources that support problem gambling prevention, education, treatment, and recovery.

“Problem gambling deserves to be taken seriously,” said Wisconsin Lottery Director Cindy Polzin. “Many Wisconsin residents can be impacted by the effects of problem gambling. We're proud to support Rose and the WCPG as they provide resources, public awareness, and education on gambling disorders for those in need."

“Every March, communities across the nation work to raise awareness around problem gambling,” said WCPG Executive Director Rose Blozinski. “Through our continued partnership with the Wisconsin Lottery, we can reach people statewide to let them know that help is available via phone, online chat, or text messaging."

Working with more than 3,600 Wisconsin Lottery retailers across the state, the Wisconsin Lottery's participation in Problem Gambling Awareness Month will include a multi-media campaign including:

Lottoview (digital display) video messaging and poster placement at retailer locations
Radio spots throughout the state and on the Wisconsin Lottery's YouTube channel
Print ads in community publications
Social media and Players Club newsletter content

In addition to the campaign, the Lottery has added new information to wilottery.com advocating for responsible gaming and listing support services for problem gambling. The web pages include several resources such as tips on how to play responsibly, links to problem gambling resources, and how to protect minors.

The Lottery will also fund four yearly scholarships for the WCPG's annual statewide conference. These scholarships provide conference registrations for people who might otherwise not be able to attend. This year’s conference is on March 14-15, 2025, at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center in Onalaska.
Each layer of Wisconsin's strategy observes Problem Gambling Awareness Month and informs the public about the problem gambling helpline, text number, and the WCPG website. Help is available at 800-GAMBLE-5. Online chatting and texting (850-888-HOPE) are also available. Calling, online chatting, and texting is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information about problem gambling and how to increase awareness of problem gambling, visit wi-problemgamblers.org.