Lexington, Kentucky (Lex 18) -Gamble in Kentucky, at least, has increased significantly in the past 12 months, at least, according to the Kentucky Problem Gambling Council.
The Council is working on the problem every day on the gambling hotline stationed in Owens rag.
Calling Kentucky’s problem gambling helpline was more than doubled in 2023 in 2023.
Dr. Ronsonlin Clark said. Clark said with some of the numbers.
“2 % have become addicted, but it’s not much different from a material addict,” Clark added.
This is a big difference:
Before the introduction of sports gambling in Kentucky, the average contact with a hot line to 66 in the first eight months of 2023.
Red Mile Gaming and Racing’s racing and sports betting, GABE PREWITT is looking at numbers.
“You have to use those resources there. It’s so frank, not,” play. In partnership with Caesars Entertainment, Prewitt says that Red Mile is trying to post as many protections as possible.
“If we can and identify what we can do, they have identified triggers that may be internal to Caesar and may respond from there after identifying a trigger that may be a problem. We are taking measures, “said Play.
From now to Sunday to a week, Dr. Clark is dealing with the important needs of the Federation while regulated sportsbooks are preparing for the big games, the largest event in sports calendar.
“You need to know what you are doing when you are dealing with gamblers. It’s not so hard, but you need to be trained,” Clark pointed out.
The problem and poisoning gambling in Kentucky will be the theme of the meeting in Florence in March. The goal is to increase the number of accredited gambler counselors throughout the state.