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PROBLEM GAMBLING PREVENTION WEEK (PGPW)

This week-long community-based awareness program is designed by the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) and organized in conjunction with many organizations across the province. The program focuses community attention on the risks of problem gambling, ways to limit those risks, realistic expectations of winning and losing and where to get help if you have a problem. PGPW is one of Canada’s largest problem gambling prevention programs to date, reaching over 3 million households through awareness displays, local information, activities and advertising.

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The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is an independent, non-profit organization committed to problem gambling prevention. RGC designs and delivers highly effective awareness programs in Ontario and across Canada. Through the RGC Centre for the Advancement of Best Practices, the Council also promotes the identification and adoption of best practices in problem gambling prevention.

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News Releases:

Belleville & Napaneee - Responsible Gambling Council Helps Local Citizens Recognize Gambling Risks During Problem Gambling Prevention Week October 29-November 4 View

Brockville - Responsible Gambling Council Helps Local Citizens Recognize Gambling Risks During Problem Gambling Prevention Week October 29-November 4 View

Cornwall - Responsible Gambling Council Helps Local Citizens Recognize Gambling Risks During Problem Gambling Prevention Week October 29-November 4 View

Kingston - Responsible Gambling Council Helps Local Citizens Recognize Gambling Risks During Problem Gambling Prevention Week October 29-November 4 View

Ottawa - Responsible Gambling Council Helps Local Citizens Recognize Gambling Risks During Problem Gambling Prevention Week October 29-November 4 View

Video News Release - Have No Regrets If You Choose To Gamble

Backgrounder - Terry Finn: 40 Years of Gambling Experience

Fact Sheet - How Much Do You Know About Gambling?

Fact Sheet - The Warning Signs of a Problem Gambler

Fact Sheet – Five Ways to Have No Regrets If You Choose to Gamble

Fact Sheet - Are You Concerned About Someone's Gambling?

Article: Five Ways to Have No Regrets If You Choose to Gamble

Article: No Regrets: Recognizing Gambling Issues and Staying Safe

Article: How Much Do You Know About Gambling?

Article: It’s Just a Game…But What Does it Really Cost to Play?

Article: Are You Concerned About Someone’s Gambling?

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