Teton commissioners accept $17,772 state funding for problem-gambling campaign

Teton County commissioners unanimously voted March 16 to accept $17,772.14 in FY26 funding for a public-health education campaign focused on preventing and treating problematic gambling behavior, according to the board’s official minutes. The action was taken as part of the board’s voucher meeting, which included a motion to approve an invoice accepting the funds from the Wyoming Department of Health. (Regular Meeting Minutes and Financials Packet)

The minutes describe the funding as support to “continue an educational campaign,” presented by Public Health Director Dr. Travis Riddell. The funding is tied to state statute directing a portion of online sports-wagering revenue—distributed through the Department of Health to counties—for programs addressing problem gambling. (Regular Meeting Minutes and Financials Packet)

A prior county staff report for the same program outlines typical campaign components such as newspaper ads, Buckrail posts, radio ads, educational flyers for outreach events, retailer signage and outreach at lottery purchase counters, youth-focused prevention education, and provider training on screening tools and resources. It also references the Wyoming Gaming Commission “Responsible Gambling Behavior” invoice form that specifies the $17,772.14 allocation. (Staff Report for Consideration of Funding to Prevent and Treat Problematic Gambling Behavior)