Church Rock, NM (March 4, 2026) – March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) is committed to help raise awareness about problem gambling within the Navajo Nation. This includes sharing information about responsible gambling education, prevention, treatment, and wellness programs. To support those efforts and consistent with the New Mexico and Arizona compact requirements, the NNGE has paid more than $3.4 million, to help address problem gaming. Other payments include donations from unclaimed and forfeited jackpots to non-profit organizations in both states.
Additionally, NNGE’s commitment extends to all its properties as demonstrated through required employee training, providing problem gambling helpline messaging, establishing the NNGE oversight committee and conducting periodic assessments and program evaluation.
“For most individuals gaming is a social or recreational activity that is fun and entertaining. For others, gaming can cause problems that adversely impact an individual’s life. said Quincy Natay, NNGE, Board Chairman. “Being able to refer those struggling with gambling addiction to the proper resources who are trained to help is the right thing to do.”
The funds provided by NNGE help certain organizations increase public awareness about compulsive gambling and provide treatment and prevention services for problem gamblers, their families and vulnerable youth.
The NNGE has implemented mandatory employee training to help raise awareness about problem gambling and to train employees on how to recognize and respond to an individual who may need help. Additionally, NNGE gaming properties prominently display messaging about how to recognize the signs of problem gambling and information about where to seek help, as well as raising public awareness through media and advertising outreach.
“Problem gaming can develop in anyone and does not discriminate based on gender, age, social, ethnic or economic groups,” adds Natay. “If you are concerned about your own gaming or the gaming of someone you care about, please contact The New Mexico Council on Problem Gaming, The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico, or the Arizona Department of Gaming – Division of Problem Gambling.”
To learn more visit www.NavajoGaming.com