The National Council on Problem Gambling operates the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline, seeing a 34% increase in call traffic and 5,000% more media mentions since taking over in 2022. A legal battle with the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey over hotline ownership and operation has ensued, with the New Jersey Supreme Court denying NCPG’s emergency stay request. The NFL expresses concern for potential disruptions in problem gambling services.

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