"Problem Gambling: The Hidden Addiction" (on Zoom)

Englewood - Online, Englewood Public Library. Joe Kane will talk about the pitfalls of compulsive gambling on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Registration is not required and names will not be needed. For the Zoom link, scroll to the bottom of this description. Joe Kane is a Prevention Specialist with the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, and 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. In 2026, approximately 1% of the adult population in the United States has a severe gambling problem. Some 4-5% of youth, ages 12–17, meet one or more criteria for having a gambling problem. In New Jersey, an estimated 6% of New Jersey adults (about 1 in 16 residents) are believed to manifest a gambling problem, whether it be while casino gambling in Atlantic City or betting on fantasy sports from the comfort of one’s home. Joe worked on Wall Street for 15 years followed by a successful time in the mortgage industry. 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. Englewood Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Problem Gambling: The Hidden Addiction Time: Nov 11, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85129133453?pwd=82oMnySH19CB1ckFaZVwz8dNbPS7dT.1 Meeting ID: 851 2913 3453 Passcode: 915181