Educating the Public
The Pause Before You Play campaign works with the media and our partners to raise awareness about responsible gambling practices and the risks of problem gambling.
Reporters, producers, or assigning editors seeking interviews and information should contact Sarah Irvin Clark, Irvin PR at sarah@irvinpr.com or 614-225-9100.
Organizations that require additional materials should contact Caitlin Phillips, Origo Branding at caitlin@origobranding.com.
- 2023 State of Problem Gambling Report
PDF - Kids Gambling Backgrounder
PDF - Kids Gambling Messaging
PDF - Community Toolkit Release
PDF - Fact Sheet
PDF - Sports Betting Backgrounder
PDF - Sports Messaging
PDF - Veterans Day Gambling Backgrounder
PDF - Comorbidity Backgrounder
PDF - Problem Gambling Conference Media Advisory
PDF - Marijuana Backgrounder
PDF
2023
Apr. 1 – https://muckrack.com/broadcast/savedclips/view/iUQNVGepB1
Apr. 1 – https://muckrack.com/broadcast/savedclips/view/2gUaqKtqZ7
Mar. 17 – https://muckrack.com/broadcast/savedclips/view/qanc8QN5DP
Feb. 24 – https://muckrack.com/broadcast/savedclips/view/JT8GioMkiK
Feb. 23 – https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2023/02/23/ohio-gambling-conference-#
Feb. 22 – https://muckrack.com/broadcast/savedclips/view/QH4dxrUZlG
Feb. 11 – https://myfox28columbus.com/good-day-columbus/safely-betting-for-the-super-bowl
Feb. 10 – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/scott-sloan-on-demand-20785494/
Feb. 9 – https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/1-in-4-ohioans-at-risk-for-gambling-problem/
Feb. 8 – https://www.wfmj.com/clip/15373608/pause-before-you-play-sports-gambling
Feb. 6 – https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/1-in-4-ohioans-at-risk-for-gambling-problem/
Jan. 31 – https://www.nbc4i.com/daytime-columbus/before-you-bet-2/
Jan. 18 – https://www.971thefan.com/episode/on-the-money-january-18-2023/
Jan. 15 – https://www.spreaker.com/user/nabcomedia/sports-betting
Jan. 13 – https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-columbus-dispatch/20230113/281621014441980
Jan. 12 – https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland/news/2023/01/05/sports-betting-violators
Jan. 8 – https://www.971thefan.com/show/columbus-perspective/
Jan. 3 – https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/counselors-warn-of-gambling-problem-signs/
Jan. 2 – https://www.wfmj.com/clip/15366287/what-to-know-about-problem-gambling
Jan. 2 – https://www.wlwt.com/article/gambling-disorder-resources-sports-betting-legal-in-ohio/42379425
Jan. 2 – https://fox8.com/video/how-to-know-when-your-sports-betting-is-becoming-an-addiction/8273196/
2022
Sep. 27 – https://www.fox19.com/video/2022/09/27/gambling-is-hidden-addiction-that-has-highest-suicide-rate/
Sep. 25 – https://www.971thefan.com/episode/columbus-perspective-september-25-2022/
Sep. 22 – https://www.wfmj.com/clip/15345858/gambling-suicide-mental-health
Sep. 12 – https://muckrack.com/broadcast/savedclips/view/zJxbkqdmHb
May 3 – https://www.fox19.com/video/2022/05/03/youth-gaming-addiction-lindner-center-hope/
Mar. 30 – https://www.fox19.com/video/2022/03/30/march-is-national-gambling-awareness-month/
Mar. 20 – https://sunny95.com/perspective/problem-gambling/
Mar. 15 – https://www.whbc.com/problem-gambling-network-says-helpline-calls-up-again/
Mar. 10 – https://fox8.com/news/preparations-underway-for-legal-sports-betting-in-ohio-next-year/
Mar. 8 – https://www.wfmj.com/clip/15301826/knowing-the-signs-of-a-gambling-problem
Mar. 6 – https://www.971thefan.com/episode/columbus-perspective-march-6-2022/
Feb. 13 – https://muckrack.com/broadcast/savedclips/view/55BHeavDFo
Feb. 13 – https://muckrack.com/broadcast/savedclips/view/uLxlxlAsDX
Feb. 12 – https://muckrack.com/broadcast/savedclips/view/6ayD0BEY7E
Feb. 12 – https://muckrack.com/broadcast/savedclips/view/FK2UZL1rkv
Feb. 9 – https://dayton247now.com/news/morning-show/super-bowl-sports-betting-how-to-gamble-responsibly