Lincoln County issued the following announcement on Feb. 24
Problem Gambling is a public health concern. Gambling becomes problematic when gambling behaviors continue despite personal, social, or financial consequences. Data show that many adults in Oregon gamble, impacting the lives of more than 264,000 including families, friends, and our society.
With proximity to gambling establishments, Lincoln County residents are at particular risk for development of problem gambling. Problem gambling in Oregon results in over $500 million in social costs impacting the criminal justice, corrections, and human service systems as well as our economic health.
Original source can be found here.
