Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre

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Name :

Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre

Address  :

150 Research Lane
Suite 104

Town  :

Guelph

State  :

Ontario

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

N1G 4T2

Phone  :

519 763 8049 x226

Fax  :

519 763 8521

Web URL  :

Available

Email  :

info@gamblingresearch.org
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History
In April 2000 the Ontario Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care announced the creation of the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre as a funding agency It is now a governmental organization

In July 2000 the first call for proposals went out and on November 29 2000 the Centre celebrated its official opening with the announcement of 17 million in research awards

Problem Gambling Strategy

The Ontario Government dedicates 2 of the gross revenue from slot operations at the provinces charity casinos and racetracks to a Problem Gambling Strategy The strategy funds three key components

Treatment services delivered at 45 designated agencies across Ontario Prevention programs Services provided through funded agencies and research funded through the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre
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