Hochul: 10-year gambling study will survey New Yorkers to assess support services
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a 10-year study to survey residents on gambling effects and assess needed support services.Summary
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new 10-year initiative led by the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) to survey residents about the effects of gambling. The study aims to assess whether additional services are needed to help problem gamblers, following a significant expansion of gambling opportunities in the state between 2015 and 2023. The effort includes questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups to compile data on gambling addiction prevalence and guide the planning of prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The state remains committed to helping those impacted by problem gambling and will use real data to guide smart, targeted investments to protect New Yorkers and strengthen access to care.
(Source：Spectrum News 1 | Buffalo)