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Jean Holthaus, SRS Addiction and Prevention Services, Problem Gambling Services Coordinator

Ron Eisenbarth, Kansas Coalition on Problem Gambling, President

August 15, 2008

Overview

• SB 66 -The Kansas Expanded Lottery Act

• The Problem Gambling and Addictions Grant Fund

• Planning Efforts in Kansas

The Kansas Expanded Lottery ActSenate Bill 66

• For several years the Kansas Legislature has debated and rejected expansion of gambling

• 2007 Session, expansion passed by one vote– Four state owned casinos– Slot machines at two dog and horse tracks

• Created provisions to establish the ProblemGambling and Addictions Grant Fund (2%)

Pat George Kansas House Republican

District 119First Term: 2005

Dodge City

Charles Roth Kansas House Republican

District 71First Term: 2/7/2005

Salina

Kansas Legislative Champions

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Kansas Estimated Revenues

When completely implemented, the growth in gambling is estimated to generate more than $200 million annually for Kansas.

And over $14 million per year to the Problem Gambling and Addictions Grant Fund.

How Kansas Compares to Other States

• 2% of revenues is the largest percentage allocated to address problem gambling in the U.S.

• Kansas lawmakers added a unique provision: “Moneys in the Problem Gambling and Addictions Grant Fund may be used to treat alcoholism, drug abuse and other addictive behaviors.”

U.S. Problem Gambling Grant Funds (In Thousands)

Lessons Learned from Other States

•It takes time – up to 5 years•6% of pathological gamblers will seek help•Build a coalition of professionals•Use a broad, “co-occurring approach”•Include a family component•Workforce development – comfort level•Screening for problem/pathological gamblers

Provisions in SB66State Grant Program to:• Provide assistance for the direct treatment

of persons diagnosed as suffering from pathological gambling

• Provide funding for research regarding the impact of gambling on residents in Kansas

Scope of SRS ResponsibilityAdoption of Rules and Regulations

• Criteria for qualifications to receive grants• Criteria for evaluation of proposals • The measurable achievement of specific

outcome goals by each grantee• Other matters as deemed necessary to

administer the fund

A Comprehensive Approach

• Prevention• Public Awareness and Marketing• Research and Evaluation• Crisis Intervention and Helpline Services• Treatment Services• Workforce Development

Readiness Activities• Stakeholders Forums held in Oct and Nov 2007

and June 2008

• Report: Planning for Problem Gambling Services within the State of Kansas: Building a Foundation

www.srskansas.org/problemgambling

• Kansas Responsible Gambling Alliance Formed

• Hiring of Problem Gambling Coordinator• Writing Strategic Plan

Kansas Responsible Gambling Alliance Kickoff – March 13, 2008 Scheduled during National Problem Gambling Awareness Week

The APGSA was formed in October 2000 to serve as a common forum for discussion on the improvement of data gathering, reporting, research and public awareness efforts relative to problem gambling. A need for the APGSA was identified following the National Gambling Impact Study Commission's investigation into issues related to the recent proliferation of legalized gambling in the United States. During the Commission's investigation, it was clear that there were no formal resource linkages or system coordination for problem gambling services nationwide. States that fund problem gambling services were left in isolation to develop and maintain programs to address this growing social issue.

Conference meetings each quarter. Full day meeting took place June 25, 2008 in Long Beach, California.

Stakeholders Forum to Address Problem Gambling October 23, 2007Rock Springs 4-H Center, Junction City, KS

Stakeholder Workgroups

Networking Across the CountryEach year since 2000, Kansas has participated in each ofthe following nationally recognized events:

National Conference on Problem Gambling and some have served as conference presenters.

Midwinter National Council on Problem Gambling Board meeting.

Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling in K.C. (1st yr - 2004), and some have served as conference presenters. The Midwest Conference is a collaboration of the following 5 states: KS, MO, NE, IA, OK

Kansas is on the national map…

•NCPG – Long Beach, California, June 26-28, 2008:• “Synergy of Advocacy and Timing: Story of the Kansas 2% Fund”Representatives Pat George and Charles Roth, Deb Stidham and David Dickinson•Problem Gambling Prevention Showcase: Jean Holthaus

•Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling – St. Louis, Missouri, August 13-15, 2008:

•“Keys to Working With Government Systems and Bureaucrats” Jean Holthaus and Ron Eisenbarth

•A Kansas Study of Suicide Among Older Adults: Were problems with gambling and alcohol involved? Jean Holthaus and Carol Spiker

The Kansas Delegation – June 2008 – National Conference on Problem Gambling, Long Beach, California

New SRS Problem Gambling Website

• Readiness Activities • Training & Workshops• Prevention Programs• Resources• Public Comment & Feedback Feature

(www.srskansas.org/problemgambling)

(www.srskansas.org/problemgambling)

Past and Present Efforts• KSA 79-4805 and 4806 and KSA 79-4710

established the Problem Gambling Grant Fund in 2000

• $80,000 from the Kansas Lottery

• $20,000 from Bingo

Kansas Problem Gambling Helpline

• The Helpline started in 2001• Mental Health Consortium• 24/7• Trained professionals• Helpline data is tracked

3/25/2008

Kansas was selected to present Youth Gambling: Recreation with Risk, at the National Conference on Problem Gambling, June 26, 2008.

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Past Year Lottery TeamSports

Bingo Cards Internet

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Kansas CTC 2007 & 2008 ComparisonYouth Gambling by Type

Data from the Kansas Communities That Care (CTC) school survey, a self-report of gambling behavior by youth ages 11 to 18 years old.

www.ksproblemgambling.org

Primary Functions• Grassroots outreach since 1996• Advocate for problem gamblers and their families• Educate Lawmakers• Advocate for policies and procedures which assist

problem gamblers in their recovery• Relationships, Relationships, Relationships

Jean Holthaus785-296-6012

Jean.Holthaus@srs.ks.gov

Questions?

Thank You!

Ron Eisenbarth785-234-4231

reisenbarth@eis.kscoxmail.com