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As online gambling expands, so do concerns about addictions

Connecting state and local government leaders | Delaware became the 28th state last week to offer online sports betting. North Carolina is not far behind-it hopes to launch its mobile sports betting operations in time for March Madness. Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a near total prohibition on sports betting in 2018, it is live and legal…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 January 2024

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The challenge in identifying problematic online gambling

As more states legalize online gambling and sports betting and see revenues explode, they are turning to technology to monitor signs of addiction among users. New Jersey's Division of Gaming Enforcement announced in February that it would work with online wagering companies to identify and help problem gamblers using information collected by…

Gambling Addiction ・ 25 May 2023

Cleveland 19 News

This Ohio gambling hotline received 3 times more calls since January 2023

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Calls logged by the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio and their 1-800-GAMBLER hotline have exploded. "As we can imagine, numbers to that Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline have dramatically increased since the rollout of sports betting on January first," said Michael Buzzelli, Associate Director of Problem Gambling Network of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 06 May 2023

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One state is betting on technology to address problem gambling

Something tells me there were a lot of broken brackets and lost bets this March Madness season. The American Gaming Association says the NCAA tournament has become the most wagered-on sporting event, with about a quarter of U.S. adults putting money on games this year. Sports gambling has exploded since a 2018 Supreme Court decision removed blanket…

Gambling Addiction ・ 07 April 2023

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Treat problem gambling like the serious addiction it is

In many respects these are the best of times for people who enjoy gambling. But for those who are prone to addiction, the situation isn't good at all. Many of us can recall a time when the primary options for gambling were to travel to Las Vegas, visit a racetrack or deal with criminals. Then came the Pennsylvania Lottery and the arrival of legal…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 March 2023

Daily Mail Online

March Madness breaking records with $15.5 billion in bets, driving crazy rise in gambling addiction

A record-breaking quarter of American adults are set to bet some $15.5 billion on this year's March Madness college basketball contest - the latest sign of a fast-growing market that's fuelling a tripling of addiction rates. The American Gaming Association (AGA), an industry body, says 68 million adults are expected to place bets this year, a sharp…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 March 2023

Basketball Insiders

Guide to Responsible Gambling in the USA 2023

Being able to practice responsible gambling is important and although many see gambling as a way to have fun with spare time and money, for others a casual hobby can quickly become an unmanageable problem. To be able to enjoy games of chance in a healthy way you need to know when to stop as if you find yourself placing "one more bet" after each…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 February 2023

The Philadelphia Inquirer

New Jersey program to ID gambling problems launches for Super Bowl 2023

With a record one in five Americans expected to wager on this year's Super Bowl, officials in New Jersey are implementing what they call a "first of its kind" program that would help identify those with potential gambling problems based on data collected from betting apps. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and Attorney General Matthew…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 February 2023

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Division of Gaming Enforcement Begins Using Data on Players’ Online Betting Behavior to Identify and Assist Gamblers at Risk of Addiction

ATLANTIC CITY - As fans gear up to place their bets on Super Bowl LVII, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) today announced a new, groundbreaking Responsible Gaming Initiative to identify and help problem gamblers by utilizing information already collected by online gaming operators about…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 February 2023

Boston 25 News

Mass. officials offer tips to parents on what to know about youth gambling problem

BOSTON - Massachusetts officials say to think twice before gifting a lottery ticket to a child or teen this year because like alcohol and substances, gambling can impact brain development. "When young teens experiment with alcohol, substances and vaping, they put themselves at a higher risk for addiction later in life," according to the Mass.…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 December 2022

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Qatar World Cup: Experts share how to spot the warning signs of gambling addiction

With the Qatar World Cup taking place during the cost of living crisis, experts share the early signs that someone may be struggling with their gambling So, we're all aware that this World Cup feels a little… different. Amid a string of controversies, an unusual wintery chill and a cost of living crisis, for many it feels more "I'm going home" than…

Gambling Addiction ・ 25 November 2022

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More women gamble to pay soaring bills

The cost of living crisis has triggered a "worrying" surge in gambling by women turning to scratch cards and online bingo to try to make ends meet. More than one in ten female gamblers between 18 and 49 were betting more in recent months, a study by the charity GambleAware found, while a further quarter said they intended to bet more to try to…

Gambling Addiction ・ 22 September 2022

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March is state Problem Gambling Awareness Month

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Illinois. Whether it's betting on sports, scratching cards, roulette, poker, the slots, the casino, the corner bar, or just opening up the laptop, gambling is hard to avoid, said Patrick Laughlin, deputy director of communications for the Illinois Department of Human Services. During March Madness, more…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 March 2022

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Help available for Illinoisans suffering gambling addiction

Gambling Addiction ・ 26 March 2022

The Columbus Telegram

Mayor declares March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month

With March Madness kicking off last week and an incoming casino project coming to Columbus, Mayor Jim Bulkley said a recent proclamation couldn't be more timely. During Monday's Columbus City Council meeting, Bulkley read a proclamation declaring March 2022 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The month marks more importance as compared to previous…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 March 2022

Iron Mountain Daliy News

Helplines available for problem gamblers

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Problem gambling, or gambling addiction, includes all gambling behavior patterns that compromise, disrupt or damage personal, family or vocational pursuits. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, symptoms include: - Increasing preoccupation with gambling; - A need to bet more money more…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 March 2022

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Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Since mobile sports betting became legal in New York in January, the state has seen record-setting wagers, bringing in millions in revenue but also raising addiction concerns. March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach), who fought to bring it here and heads the Senate Racing, Gaming and…

Gambling Addiction ・ 17 March 2022

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Gambling Problems Are Nothing to Joke About

You would have to be in a coma to not know that the world of legal sports betting has exploded in recent years and there is no sign that it's going to slow down anytime soon. The ability to wager on dozens of games and events each day has made it very easy…now instead of calling your local bookie you can do it all on your phone. Just about all of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 March 2022

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Helping with addiction a big part of Ohio’s gambling programs

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - "Anyone, any gender, all races, all ethnicities, all types of people gamble," Associate Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, Michael Buzzelli said. March is Problem Gambling Awareness month, where various advocacy groups come together to discuss with people the signs, the dangers and how to prevent gambling…

Gambling Addiction ・ 01 March 2022

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Women and gambling: new campaign raises awareness of harm

As new research reveals the disproportionate impact gambling has on women's mental health, Stylist speaks to a woman whose casual bingo habit spiralled into a much more serious gambling problem. Up to 1 million women in the UK are at risk from gambling harms leading to financial, relationship, and physical and mental health problems, new analysis…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 February 2022

Highland County Press

Ohio Legislature sends sports betting bill to the governor; Problem Gambling Network of Ohio anticipates increased rates of problem gambling

The Ohio House and Senate have both voted to approve Ohio House Bill 29. The bill, initially expanding veterans IDs, will officially bring legal sports wagering to Ohio. With both retail licenses and mobile options, HB29 represents the largest expansion to legalized gambling Ohio has ever seen. While most who sports bet will do so without any…

Sports ・ 09 December 2021

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don’t gamble your friends and family away

As Responsible Gambling Awareness Week begins today, the State Government is urging Western Australians to recognise the warning signs before gambling becomes a problem. Since 2006, Responsible Gambling Awareness Week has been recognised across the country. It is designed to promote responsible gambling and highlight the support services available…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 November 2021

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More Pennsylvanians Seek Help With Online Gambling Addiction

The popularity of internet-based gambling in Pennsylvania has taken off as the pandemic caused casinos to shutdown. But online gambling addiction may be rising as well. In January, Pennsylvania saw more than $80 million in revenues from internet-based gambling. That's the most in a single month since it was legalized several years ago Josh Ercole,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 May 2021

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NJ Responsible Gaming Initiative tracks bets to spot problem gambling

Ahead of a Super Bowl expected to generate $16 billion in wagers, New Jersey this week announced what it called a first-of-its-kind program requiring online betting companies to track customers' behavior for signs of problem gambling. Under the initiative launched Jan. 1, gaming platforms would mine individual data collected through sports betting…

Gambling Addiction ・ 12 February 2023