Problem Gambling Awareness March Madness

Este Mes de Marzo, Haga de la Esperanza y la Curación una Parte de su Plan de Juego

Ya sea que haya conseguido asientos para ver a su equipo favorito batallar en la cancha o que esté organizando una fiesta para ver los partidos desde la comodidad de su sala de estar, suponemos que usted, junto con muchos otros estadounidenses, estará sintonizado con la emoción que es March…
Problem Gambling Awareness March Madness

This March, Make Hope and Healing a Part of the Game Plan

Whether you scored seats to watch your favorite team battle it out on the court or are hosting a watch party from the comfort of your living room, we are guessing that you, along with many other Americans, will be tuned in to the excitement that is March Madness. While…
Celebrating Breakthroughs International Women's Day

Festejamos a las Mujeres de Nuestras Vidas y Rompemos el Sesgo en la Búsqueda de Esperanza y Sanación

A lo largo de la historia, las mujeres han dado grandes pasos, rompiendo barreras sociales, económicas, políticas y culturales en la lucha por la igualdad. En el Día Internacional de la Mujer el 8 de marzo y el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer durante todo marzo, estamos festejando…
Celebrating Breakthroughs International Women's Day

Celebrating the Women in Our Lives and Breaking the Bias on Seeking Hope and Healing

Throughout history, women have made great strides, breaking through social, economic, political, and cultural barriers in the fight for equality. On International Women’s Day on March 8th and Women’s History Month throughout March, we are celebrating these breakthroughs while keeping an eye on future generations of politicians, parents, students, doctors,…
How Time Management Can Be a Lifesaver

Celebramos el Mes Nacional de la Administración del Tiempo: Cómo la Administración del Tiempo Puede ser un Salvavidas

Si usted es un planificador experto o es más una persona que va con la corriente, la administración del tiempo puede ser un salvavidas y reducir el riesgo de desarrollar comportamientos problemáticos de apuestas.  Si bien puede sonar como un engorro, ejercer una buena administración del tiempo puede ayudarle a…
How Time Management Can Be a Lifesaver

Celebrating National Time Management Month – How Managing Time can be a Lifesaver

Whether you’re an expert planner or more of a go-with-the-flow person, time management can be a lifesaver and lower your risk of developing problem gambling behaviors.  While it may sound like a chore, exercising good time management can help you make the most out of your day. Keep reading to…
National Caregivers Day

Celebración del Día Nacional de los Cuidadores y el Mes de la Independencia de las Personas Mayores

Las generaciones anteriores a nosotros han allanado el camino para nuestro futuro, y el Consejo de Apuestas Compulsivas de Florida está aprovechando esta oportunidad para festejar a las personas mayores en nuestras vidas durante el Mes de la Independencia de las Personas Mayores. Este mes se diseñó para honrar la…
National Caregivers Day

Celebrating National Caregivers Day & Senior Independence Month

The generations before us have paved the way for our future and the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling is taking this opportunity to celebrate the senior citizens in our lives during Senior Independence Month. This month was designed to honor a senior’s independence and draw attention to activities and programs…
Online Gambling Promotions

Las Promociones de Apuestas en Línea No Son Cosa de Juego

Entre ardides entretenidos y el apoyo de grandes estrellas, es fácil ver cómo las promociones de apuestas en línea podrían llamar la atención de los menores que aún no tienen la edad legal para apostar. Si bien las apuestas en línea son ilegales en Florida, las promociones siguen llegando a…
Online Gambling Promotions

Online Gambling Promotions are No Playing Matter

Between entertaining gimmicks and all-star endorsements, it’s easy to see how online gambling promotions could catch the attention of those under the legal betting age. While online gambling is illegal in Florida, promotions are still reaching minors and introducing them to gambling before they’re of age to make informed decisions. It’s…

7 non-related but ever-important questions to ask yourself

7 non-related but ever-important questions to ask yourself July 2, 2015   The FCCG recently visited the University of Central Florida’s Counselor Education program and presented our Awareness Now program to their counselors in training. Being a graduate of the program, it was comforting to walk back into the classroom.…

A Culture of Silence

A Culture of Silence June 16, 2015 Recently, I was fortunate enough to serve as an exhibitor at the Asian Cultural Event in Orlando, Florida. The FCCG purchased a table at the event in order to expose the Asian community to the various problem gambling resources available to Floridians. I’ve…

Planes and Bad Behavior

Because of airplanes, it’s possible to eat breakfast in Orlando but have lunch in New York City. In theory, modern air travel is a marvelous luxury. In reality, there is nothing fun about the actual flying. Waiting in long lines at airport security coupled with the limited space coach seating…

Problem Gambling… a Family Addiction

Recently, the FCCG was afforded the opportunity to speak to community members of the Port Orange Library. The presentation consisted of a standard overview of problem gambling. The audience was engaged, asked questions, and seemed to display a thirst to learn more about a very important topic. The Q &…

A Whole New World

Thank you for stopping in and reading the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling’s 1st ever blog post! We are beyond excited to enter the world of blogging. Over time, we hope to expose more people to information surrounding the issue of problem gambling. If you don’t know what the FCCG…