Maryland agency outlines self-exclusion options, says problem‑gambling funds and outreach continue to evolve The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency described its voluntary self‑exclusion program, monthly reporting of participation, coordination with health agencies for fund disbursement, and challenges reaching at‑risk groups such as college students.

Maryland is taking significant strides to combat problem gambling through innovative self-exclusion programs and targeted outreach efforts, but challenges remain in reaching at-risk populations.

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Senator Waldstreicher introduces sports gambling help bill amid concerns over youth usage Senator Waldstreicher proposes bill for online gambling help resources for young users.

Maryland lawmakers are taking bold steps to bridge the gap between modern youth and traditional help resources in gambling, aiming to make help just a click away.

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Maryland House Bill 465 targets problem gambling amid mobile sports betting rise Maryland proposes House Bill 465 to enhance protections against problem gambling in sports betting.

Maryland is stepping up to protect consumers from the surge of problem gambling, especially among young adults, with new legislation that could reshape mobile sports betting.

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Maryland's new ASO aims to boost no-cost treatment access for problem gambling Maryland expands no-cost treatment for problem gambling, but funding and advertising challenges persist.

Maryland is ramping up efforts to provide no-cost treatment for problem gambling, but funding and awareness challenges threaten the program's success.

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