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Problem Gambling Prevention Program
As with many other states in the US, the increase in legalized gambling in New Mexico has increased the incidence of gambling-related problems.
The Governor’s Task Force on Compulsive Gambling (Executive Order 2005-015, March 2005) laid the ground work that led to the creation of the New Mexico Compulsive Gambling Council (NMCGC).
The New Mexico Council on Compulsive Gambling (the “Council”) is charged with developing and implementing a New Mexico Strategic Prevention and Treatment Approach to Compulsive Gambling Plan.
Through the development and coordination of statewide educational outreach, the Council has:
- identified compulsive gambling prevention efforts that target at-risk teen and adult populations
- established best practice standards by which compulsive gambling prevention and treatment programs statewide should operate.
- worked to establish training programs for counselors and gaming industry employees. Current certification services are provided by the New Mexico affiliate of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NMCPG).
- New Mexico Compulsive Gambling Council - Final Report
- New Mexico Compulsive Gambling Council Members
- 1-800# Fact Sheet
- New Mexico Fact Sheet
- New Mexico Problem Gambling Prevention Standards
- New Mexico Outpatient Gambling Treatment Provider Standards
- New Mexico Responsible Gaming Instructor Guide
- Training of Professional and Support Staff
- Gambling Accountability and Transparency Study - Treatment Results
- Gambling Accountability and Transparency Study - Treatment Services Provider Training
- Gambling Accountability and Transparency Study - The New Mexico Council on Problem Gambling Crisis Hotline
- Self Exclusion Program - Legislation
- Pre-prosecution Program - Legislation
- Summary of Surveys on Gambling in New Mexico
- Pilot Training Evaluation Findings
- Memorandum of Understanding (HSD-DOH) - NM Gaming Control Board
Links and Resources
New Mexico Council on Problem Gambling - 1.800.572.1142 – All gambling related issues.
Gamblers Anonymous – – Lists statewide meetings and other useful information. Albuquerque Hotline 505.260.7272 – Santa Fe Hotline 505.984.7277
Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico – Comprised of 11 tribal casinos dedicated to addressing the issues of problem gaming by supporting community awareness on a local, state and national level.
Non-Profit Credit Counseling in New Mexico – 1.866.889.9347 – Statewide agencies in Albuquerque, Farmington, Santa Fe and Las Cruces.