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Minnesota Hotline Numbers Rose in March

MINNESOTA – As reported by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "A statewide gambling hotline received a record number of calls in March, which officials attribute to wagering on the NCAA basketball tournament and increased awareness of the need to seek help for a gambling addiction.

"The Green Bay-based Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling Helpline received 1,095 calls in March, the first time since the service began in 1996 that the number surpassed 1,000, said Rose Gruber, executive director for the council.

"While that's a record, Cheri Braley, Helpline training coordinator, said the monthly totals have been steadily increasing for the past year and a half. In February, for example, the line received 907 calls, 60 more than in January and a 17% increase over February 2004.

"The council also has seen an increase in the number of calls from senior and female gamblers. About 55% of callers are female, compared with 20% in 1997…"

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