New U.S. Legislation to Address Gambling Addiction Through Federal Funding

A new bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Congress is set to provide long-needed federal funding for gambling addiction treatment and prevention. The Providing Opportunities for Individuals in Need of Treatment and Support (POINTS) Act, led by Representatives Erin Houchin (IN-09), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), and Troy Carter (LA-02), seeks to address a significant gap in the treatment of gambling addiction. Currently, while funding exists for the treatment of alcohol and drug addictions, there is no dedicated federal support […] The post New U.S. Legislation to Address Gambling Addiction Through Federal Funding appeared first on World Casino News.

Mar 12, 2026 - 09:55
New U.S. Legislation to Address Gambling Addiction Through Federal Funding

A new bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Congress is set to provide long-needed federal funding for gambling addiction treatment and prevention. The Providing Opportunities for Individuals in Need of Treatment and Support (POINTS) Act, led by Representatives Erin Houchin (IN-09), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), and Troy Carter (LA-02), seeks to address a significant gap in the treatment of gambling addiction. Currently, while funding exists for the treatment of alcohol and drug addictions, there is no dedicated federal support […]

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