Key points:
- The partnership wants to give people access to safe and confidential resources
- New York State has had access to legal sports betting for two years
Del Lago Resort & Casino members have teamed up with New York State’s Responsible Play Partnership to raise problem gambling awareness and highlight resources that are available, according to a WHAM local news report.
The Responsible Play Partnership is comprised of New York State’s Gaming Commission, its Office of Addition Services and Supports and the Council on Problem Gambling.
The organization said it is “urging people to take advantage of the many resources available.”
Finger Lakes Problem Gambling Council Program Manager Evan Ellison told local news, "Whether someone is reaching out for themselves or a loved one, we aim to make their access to support straight and confidential.
"Anyone seeking help deserves to have a dignified safe experience, and that's what we strive to do with every interaction."
Good to know: Online sports betting in New York went live two years ago
The state’s sports betting handle during May ranked among the highest results to date since the Empire State opened the market for mobile sports wagering.
In other state news, the New York State Gaming Commission recently kicked off a TV and radio ad campaign called “A Chance to Dream.”
Through its partnership with creative agency McCann New York, the Commission has launched two TV spots and two radio spots that range from 15 to 30 seconds. The commercials are available in both Spanish and in English.
The ad’s premise is a reminder to New Yorkers that each dollar they spend on state lottery games goes to benefit the Empire State’s public schools.
