Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling

03/02/2026

Awareness is a skill – and it protects your future.

Gaming, betting, and online culture are part of everyday life. That does not automatically make them bad. But it does make awareness more important.

Most people do not think about risk until something feels off. Checking in early helps you stay in control of your choices, your money, and your goals.

Understanding how betting works, including odds, probability, and monetization, is not about fear. It is about informed decisions.

Awareness helps you:
• Spot pressure before it escalates
• Protect your finances and goals
• Look out for friends

Navigating gaming or betting?
Wondering what is normal?
Looking for confidential, judgment-free support?

Learn more at https://www.evergreencpg.org/pgam-2026-landing-page/

Free and confidential help is available 24/7.
Call, text, or chat 1-800-547-6133.

02/10/2026

The Seahawks are Super Bowl champions but the games keep rolling.

From the Super Bowl to the Olympics and March Madness, it can be a long stretch for sports fans. Celebrate the win, enjoy the games ahead, and remember it’s okay to take a timeout if the fun starts to fade.

ECPG is on your team, no matter the score.

Betting activity takes place in many settings, including Super Bowl parties, bars, sportsbooks, mobile apps, and informal betting among friends, family membe...

02/07/2026

It’s Super Bowl weekend and the Seattle Seahawks are back in the NFL Super Bowl! Across the Pacific Northwest, excitement is running at a fever pitch.

As friends and families gather to watch, cheer, and celebrate, the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling encourages keeping the enjoyment of the game and time together the priority.

Tips to keep the game fun:
• Keep perspective beyond the scoreboard
• Know when to change the plan
• Stay connected and enjoy the game with others
• Set limits on time and money and stick to them
• Only bet with money set aside for entertainment
• Know where to find help

MORE TIPS HERE:
https://keepitfunwa.org/understanding-the-risks-is-key-to-keeping-it-fun-during-super-bowl-and-the-winter-olympics/
If you or someone you care about has questions or concerns, support is always available.

Call, Text, or Chat: 1-800-547-6133
ECPG is on your team, no matter the score.

02/06/2026

New Connections podcast episode: Rock Bottom to Radical Honesty: From Losing at Gambling, to Winning in Life – Season 7, Episode 1

Listen here: https://www.evergreencpg.org/podcast/rock-bottom-to-radical-honest-season-7-episode-1/

Join guest Adam Lyons of The Modern Meeting podcast with host Tana Russell, Deputy Director at the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling, as they explore the turning points that move people from gambling harm toward honesty, recovery, and helping others. Adam shares his journey from early exposure to gambling at nine years old through two decades of chasing wins, hiding losses, and searching for fresh starts across the American gambling landscape.

The conversation reflects on secrecy, shame, emotional exhaustion, and the moment of reckoning that led Adam to seek support and begin recovery. Together, they discuss the power of connection, the courage required to confront the truth, and the transformative role community plays in healing.

02/03/2026

From Seattle to New England, the Super Bowl brings fans together coast to coast.

With the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots facing off in this year’s Super Bowl, the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling and the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health are teaming up to share a unified message during one of the highest sports betting weekends of the year: support is available when betting stops feeling fun.

Super Bowl weekend brings excitement, tradition, and connection through watch parties, shared rivalries, and time with friends and family. It also brings increase sports betting activity, including from many casual bettors. Our organizations are working together to remind fans that help is available for individuals and for friends or family members who may have concerns.

Read the full joint press release:
https://www.einpresswire.com/article/889029635/washington-and-massachusetts-state-councils-deliver-joint-message-on-safer-betting-during-super-bowl-week

No matter who you’re rooting for, support is on your team.

02/02/2026

Super Bowl season is here, and excitement is building on and off the field. 🏈

With sports betting expected to reach record levels this year, the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling is sharing tips to help fans keep the enjoyment of the game and time with friends and family the priority.

👉 Check out our press release and tips for this year’s Super Bowl:
https://www.einpresswire.com/article/886964494/understanding-the-risks-in-sports-and-sports-betting-is-key-to-awareness-media-campaign

Go Seahawks. Keep it fun.

01/29/2026

Faith or a spiritual community can offer grounding, connection, and purpose during recovery. For many, that support is a lifeline.

01/29/2026

With the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl, excitement is running especially high across Washington, making it even more important to keep the focus on fun and connection!

As sports betting becomes a bigger part of how many fans experience the game, this Super Bowl season the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling is sharing awareness focused on keeping the enjoyment of the game and time with family and friends top priority.

We’re highlighting simple tips to help fans navigate Super Bowl weekend and keep it fun all year long, whether they bet, watch with others who bet, or are just there for the food and commercials.

Read more on the blog:
https://www.evergreencpg.org/news/keep-it-fun-super-bowl-2026/

No matter who you’re rooting for, support is always available.
Call, Text, or Chat: 1-800-547-6133

, , , ,

01/01/2026

As our Giving Season comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who supports the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling. From donors and partners to advocates and community members near and far, your support truly matters.

Giving takes many forms. Donating, sharing a post, forwarding a message, volunteering, or helping someone connect with our helpline all strengthen awareness, prevention, and connection.

As we look ahead to 2026, we are grateful to begin the year from our new office at 1511 State Avenue NE, Olympia, WA 98506. We wish you a very happy New Year and invite you to continue supporting this work in any way you can.

Support our work:
Donate to ECPG: https://www.evergreencpg.org/about/donate/
Healing Animal Adoption: https://www.evergreencpg.org/gift-responsibly/

12/29/2025

When it comes to protecting young people, we think about seat belts, sunscreen, and looking both ways before crossing the street. But youth exposure to gambling often flies under the radar. The Too Young to Bet campaign is a friendly but firm reminder that gambling is not for kids, and research shows that early exposure increases the risk of gambling-related harm later in life.

Too Young to Bet focuses on simple, positive actions. Setting clear boundaries. Keeping gambling where it belongs. Helping families make informed choices for the children in their lives. Here is a safe bet to end the year on: when young people wait until adulthood to gamble, they are far less likely to experience harm. The youth have a bright future ahead. Why risk it? Gambling isn’t for kids.

Learn more: https://www.evergreencpg.org/gift-responsibly/

12/23/2025

New Connections Podcast episode - Early Exposure, Lasting Impact: Perspectives on Gambling Exposure in Childhood and Adolescence – S6E6

Join prevention and behavioral health professionals Mina Hazar, Karen Hlady, and Maureen Greeley with host Paulina Zyskowski, Prevention and Community Outreach Specialist at the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling, for an in depth conversation about how gambling exposure begins early, why it is often overlooked, and what adults need to know to intervene sooner. The discussion explores everyday forms of gambling, brain development, stigma, and how parents, educators, and caregivers can recognize risk and start honest, nonjudgmental conversations with young people.

Listen here: https://www.evergreencpg.org/podcast/early-exposure-lasting-impact-season-6-episode-5/

12/22/2025

Happy New Year from ECPG – New Year; New Office!

We are excited to share that we have moved into our new office at:
1511 State Avenue NE
Olympia, WA 98506

Built in 1900 and located in Olympia’s historic Bigelow neighborhood, our new space gives us more room, more flexibility, and the opportunity to bring our entire team together under one roof.

Even with this big change, much of what matters remains the same-- providing programs and services that meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

Our phone numbers and website also have not changed:

Office: 1-360-352-6133
Helpline: 1-800-547-6133
Website: evergreencpg.org

Our email addresses remain the same as well, and the Washington State Problem Gambling Helpline continues to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
We are grateful for your support and excited for this next chapter.

Read our full New Year, New Office announcement on the blog:
https://www.evergreencpg.org/news/new-year-new-office/