Rep. Kelly Kortum The Montana DOJ website states "Problem gambling is behavior that damages relationships, runs up large debts, and may lead to criminal activity." I would add that it also hurts families and must be treated with urgency as it is a public health crisis. According to an annual survey by Wallethub.com, "Montana ranks third when it comes to gambling addiction, as around 2.5% (or over 25,000) of the state’s residents have a gambling disorder, one of the highest percentages in the country.\ It may be difficult for people to overcome their addiction, too, considering the fact that Montana does not have many gambling counselors and doesn’t require businesses to train their employees on disordered and problem gambling." Notably, the same survey in 2016 had us ranked at 11th

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