Problem Gambling Awareness-Presented by Joe Kane

Hillsdale - Meeting Room. Joe Kane is a Prevention Specialist with the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. Joe speaks to groups throughout the state on problem gambling awareness. He discusses the sizable growth of gambling in NJ since the legalization of sports gambling in 2018, what the Council offers to those struggling with a gambling problem and talks of his personal journey as a compulsive gambler in recovery. Joe discusses how the gambling problem often goes undiscovered by family and friends as the compulsive gambler will often lie and manipulate others to conceal the addiction. Joe has been with the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey since the beginning of 2022 and has enjoyed sharing his story to the various groups he meets with. Please register-seats are limited