THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Charlotte Amalie, V.I. 00802

340-774-0001



PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH



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BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES



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A PROCLAMATION



WHEREAS, the gambling industry in the United States Virgin Islands

significantly contributes to the local economy and the quality of life of our residents by

creating hundreds of jobs in the public and private sectors, generating tax revenues used

to support our schools, hospitals and health care facilities, and a host of other vital

programs; and



WHEREAS, problem gambling, as opposed to responsible gambling, is a public

health issue affecting millions of Americans of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds and

has societal and economic costs to individuals, families, businesses, and communities in

the U.S. Virgin Islands; and



WHEREAS, problem gambling is defined as all gambling behavior patterns that

compromise, disrupt, or damage personal, family, or vocational pursuits; and



WHEREAS, problem gambling is treatable with therapy, medication, self-help

groups, and treatment is effective in minimizing the adverse effects of problem gambling;

and



WHEREAS, the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission has taken the lead in

the U.S. Virgin Islands to combat problem gambling through public service announcements,

consumer education tools and resources, development and funding of counselor training, and

other activities; and



WHEREAS, the National Council on Problem Gambling has designated March as

Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and 2023 will be the 20th anniversary year of promoting

public awareness, prevention, and recovery services related to problem gambling; and



WHEREAS, the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission invites its partners,

gambling and gaming establishments, public health organizations, treatment providers,

advocacy groups, and other key stakeholders to join in raising awareness and promoting

treatment for problem gambling and for all residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands to participate

in Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

Proclamation: Problem Gambling Awareness Month 2023



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NOW, THEREFORE, |, Albert Bryan, Jr., Governor of the United States Virgin



Islands, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands



of 1954, as amended, do hereby proclaim March 2023 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month



in the Virgin Islands of the United States



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of the



Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States to be affixed at Charlotte Amalie, St



Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, this



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