Tag: NECPG

The Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling (NeCPG) is intensifying its efforts to address youth gambling issues by partnering with high schools and colleges through the Education Has the Best Odds Campaign. With alarming statistics linking early exposure to gambling with future problems, NeCPG is providing resources, presentations, and training to reduce gambling-related harm among students.

As college football postseason approaches, the Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling emphasizes responsible sports betting during the holiday season. Executive Director Mike Sciandra highlights the importance of understanding gambling's risks and available treatment resources. He urges Nebraskans to establish limits, view gambling as entertainment, and avoid gambling while emotionally vulnerable.