Alpharetta Restaurant Gambling Bust Drugs and Cash
An Alpharetta gambling bust on March 16 2015 prompted a WSB TV, Atlanta Journal and AM 750 Radio search for experts on March Madness sports gambling the role of gambling addiction. The bust involved an evening NCAA March Madness gambling event. The Georgia Council on Problem Gambling was asked to provide commentary on the event […]
Georgia Council Atlanta Business Owners Problem Gambling
WSB TV: Atlanta Business Owners Concerned About Problem Gambling Atlanta business owners along Auburn Avenue say gambling violence and gambling occurs weekly. They are calling on the city to do more to stop illegal activity. Eric Groh said problem gambling affects families, burdens the area hospital systems, and impacts the revenue of legal business. “As […]
Gambling COAM Machines Illegally Paying Cash
Georgia Stores Illegally Paying Cash on COAMs COAMs or Coin Operated Amusement machines are leased/owned and operated by the Georgia Lottery Corporation. Their use is controlled by the Georgia Lottery. Still, convenience store owners are paying out cash on gamblers winning off of these machines also known as video slot machines. “I would say that […]
Preeminent Partners, Tara Carino
Communications and Public Relations Pictured here with GCPG President, Eric Groh, Tara Carino with Preeminent Partners public relations firm executed an aggressive media campaign in to publicize that help is indeed available for problem gambling in Atlanta, Macon, Augusta, McDonough and other locations in Georgia. As Account Lead, Ms. Carino did a fantastic job shining […]
March Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Nathan Deal Problem Gambling Proclamation Governor Nathan Deal has officially proclaimed March 2015 “Problem Gambling Awareness Month” in Georgia. At the urging of the Council, the Governor has now asked that all Georgians join in raising awareness of the severity of gambling addiction and problem gambling in Georgia. The 37 state chapters of NCPG will be […]
EVENT: Ethics of Gambling Addiction Counseling
This event has ended. Visit Eric Groh’s Training Website for updated programs. What Participants Will Learn: At the Council’s urging, Governor Nathan Deal has proclaimed March “Problem Gambling Awareness Month”. Join us for an information packed 5 hour training event. The program will cover gambling addiction, how it impacts Georgia, and the developments which led to problem […]
Georgia Video Poker
Georgia Video Poker Slots: Legal Gambling, Illegally Operated April 17 2015: Macon Telegraph published an in-depth story and interview with GCPG on the dilemma of video poker/slots. Click here to read the full interview with the GCPG Executive Director. The machines are most often seen in convenience stores statewide. The Georgia video poker machines are […]
Intern Team
Edil Yusuf is a senior at Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, GA. She has selected an internship in addiction as she intends to pursue a master’s degree in professional counseling. Ms. Yusuf has been an incredible asset to our organization and is conducting a literature review of psychotherapies for gambling addiction.
Gambling Addiction
Help for Gambling Addiction If you are visiting this page, you have taken a step in the right direction to get help for gambling addiction for you, your husband, wife, child or other loved one. As difficult as it may seem to stop gambling, it is possible if you are committed to your recovery. Do […]
Pro Athletes Gambling
Professional Athletes Gambling to Excess “I am one of many professional athletes gambling to excess. I spent most of my time at casinos in Las Vegas. It would often lose $40,000 within a few hours. I used to think that since I had a lot of money that I could afford to gamble. During a conversation […]
