About the Office of Problem Gambling
Mission Statement
Advisory Board
Value Statement
Vision
Key Personnel
History
Contact Information
Our Mission is to
provide and support effective problem gambling prevention, treatment,
and education programs throughout Arizona
The Office of Problem Gambling is committed to a
public health approach to address problem gambling issues. This takes
into consideration biological, behavioral, economic, cultural, policy,
and environmental factors influencing gambling and health. We will
accomplish our mission and realize our vision by being culturally
sensitive and responsive to the needs of our partners and those we
serve. We will be professional, collaborative, equitable, and
innovative in our solutions to address problem gambling.
Support a sustainable continuum of services that
reduces to a minimum level the impact of problem gambling in Arizona.
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Director: Rick Pyper
Education/Prevention Administrator: Kimberly Zill
Treatment Administrator: Elise Mikkelsen
Program Administrator: Larissa Pixler
Administrative Assistant: Kristen Forsyth
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General Election 2002’s Ballot Proposition 202 (the "Indian Gaming
Preservation and Self-Reliance Act”) stated: “Two percent [of the tribal
contributions made to the Arizona Benefits Fund], shall be used by the
Department of Gaming to fund state and local programs for the prevention
and treatment of, and education concerning, problem gambling.”
The Office of Problem Gambling has been established
by the Department of Gaming to fulfill this responsibility.
Another Arizona state agency, the Arizona Lottery,
has had a Please Play Responsibly Program since 1998 and a Problem
Gambling Program since 2000. The Lottery and the Department of Gaming
are collaborating through an inter-agency agreement to consolidate
management of all state problem gambling programs within the Office of
Problem Gambling with the goal of ensuring a continuity of services.
We look forward to serving the people of Arizona
by fulfilling our Mission.
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Mailing Address:
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Office of Problem Gambling
1110 W. Washington St., Suite 450
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
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