12th Annual Conference on Problem Gambling
May 11, 2025
Register Now: Friday, June 13, 2024. We are excited to invite you to save the date for our 12th Annual Maryland Conference on Problem Gambling.
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
February 27, 2026
Each March, the Center actively promotes Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign established by the National Council on Problem Gambling ...
National Gambling Disorder Screening Day 2026
February 26, 2026
The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (the Center) is committed to increasing the capacity of mental health/behavioral health care treatment and prevention programs ...
This March, take the “Madness” out of Gambling
February 26, 2026
It’s March and basketball “madness” abounds! It’s known that more and more states are discussing and passing sports legislation. The American Gambling Association AGA, estimated ...
Maryland among states to debate repealing certain sports betting
December 4, 2025
Maryland will be the latest state to consider repealing some sports betting when the General Assembly reconvenes in Annapolis in January. They will debate a ...
Gift Responsibly. Lottery Tickets Aren’t Child’s Play
November 21, 2025
Many view gifting lottery tickets as harmless fun for any age that adds a touch of excitement in the anticipation of possibly wining money. However, ...
Problem Gambling and Domestic Violence
September 30, 2025
For most, gambling can be a fun, leisure activity. But for some, gambling can get out of control; it can become problematic and addictive. It ...
Come Visit the Center’s Table on Saturday’s Recovery in the Park Event
September 4, 2025
Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 11AM – 3PM at Heritage Park in Dundalk for a joyful day of community, connection, and celebration ...
September is National Recovery Month
September 4, 2025
Each September, we focus our awareness efforts toward helping to disseminate information about the resources available that enable those with a substance use problem or ...
2024 Statewide Gambling Prevalence in Maryland
September 3, 2025
The 2024 Statewide Gambling Prevalence in Maryland survey was conducted from May to July 2024, with the aim of providing estimates on the prevalence of ...
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September 1, 2025
There is a connection between problem gambling and suicide. Individuals struggling with problem gambling or gambling disorder can feel distress and a sense of helplessness ...









