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Mike Osborne of Harbour Pointe Appears on KMS on 105.7 FM in Baltimore
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Michael Osborne, executive director of Harbour Pointe, appeared on KMS on WHFS 105.7 FM in Baltimore, Maryland to discuss gambling addiction. Following the NCAA Men?s Basketball Championship, Mike joined the program to discuss betting on the NCAA and the perils of overall gambling addiction. The FBI estimates that more than $2.5 billion is illegally wagered each year on ?March Madness.?

Founded more than two decades ago, Harbour Pointe is the nation's oldest center solely dedicated to treating compulsive gambling. The facility, which features eight beds, offers a completely voluntary four-week program conducted by a renowned group of experts. Under Osborne, a former patient and recovering compulsive gambler, Harbour Pointe offers assistance to gamblers and their families via a toll-free number (800.LOST.BET) and website (www.lostbet.com).


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Michael Osborne of Harbour Pointe Appears on The Ed Norris Show in Baltimore
Michael Osborne, executive director of Harbour Pointe, appeared in studio on The Ed Norris Show on Baltimore ?s 105.7 FM on March 11th. During the segment, Ed and Michael discussed the societal impacts of gambling addiction, as well as the lack of funding for treatment by the State of Maryland . The National Council on Problem Gambling estimated that the social cost of problem gambling from bankruptcy, divorce, job loss & criminal justice costs was $6.7 billion in 2006. While Maryland was the first state to recognize gambling as an addiction in 1978, it is one of only four states that does not offer any financial assistance for treatment programs.

Harbour Pointe is the oldest and premiere residential treatment center in the solely dedicated to treating compulsive gambling. The facility, located in downtown Baltimore , offers a completely voluntary four-week program conducted by a renowned group of psychologists, psychiatrists, behavior specialists and recovering compulsive gamblers. Over the past three years, the profile of the patient treated at Harbour Point has shifted from 35-45 year old males betting at the track to 18-24 year old males gambling on the Internet. However, gambling addiction does not discriminate as Harbour Pointe's patients range from affluent corporate executives to stay at home moms. In addition to its treatment program, Harbor Pointe offers assistance to gamblers and their families via an 800 number (800.LOST.BET) and website (www.lostbet.com)


Mike Osborne featured on the Mark Viviano Show
Michael Osborne, executive director of Harbour Pointe, appeared on The Mark Viviano Show on ESPN 1300 AM on February 1st from 10:30 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m. to discuss gambling for the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is the largest betting day on the U.S. calendar. While roughly $100 million was wagered legally on the NFL?s biggest game, it is estimated that over fifty times that amount was bet illegally. While society is aware of programs that exist for people battling alcohol and drug addiction, Osborne talked about the lesser know options that do exist for compulsive gambling addicts.


Mike Osborne, Executive Director of Harbour Pointe, Appeared on Sportsline With Steve Davis
Mike Osborne, Executive Director of Harbour Pointe, appeared January 31st on Sportsline with Steve Davis. The information is taken from WBAL.com

We usually have a good time on Sportsline, but tonight it was time for a serious topic. Hear former gambling addict Osborne tell his story so you don't fall prey to the seemingly forgiving world of odds, lines and over/unders. Osborne is the director of Harbour Pointe, a rehabilitation center for gamblers. He tells us his story of suffering through this disease and we appreciate it very much. Michael has a strong desire to help others, so much so that he has told his tragic tale to Montel Williams, HBO and ESPN. Please log on to to lostbet.com, or call 1-800-LOST-BET if you or someone you know has a problem with gambling. A big thank you goes out to Michael for telling his story in order to help others.

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