#Problem Gambling Awareness Month

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New Jersey to overhaul online gaming revenue reporting

New Jersey is revamping the way it reports gaming revenue in the state and will begin breaking down the numbers by individual operator, the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) says. Starting with the state's March revenue report which will be published in mid-April, the Garden State will provide more transparent insight into how specific operators…

Industry ・ 04 April 2024

ESPN

Online gambling operators launch responsible betting organization

Seven of the United States' largest online betting operators have joined together to create the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), an organization committed to promoting "responsible online gaming by supporting independent research, promoting best practices, and driving consumer and industry education and awareness efforts." The…

Industry ・ 28 March 2024

ABC 8 News

Central Virginia fourth most affected area in Virginia Council on Problem Gambling’s 2023 report

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - The Virginia Council on Problem Gambling released a report highlighting gambling statistics in the state as part of Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March. In the council's report, Central Virginia was shown as the fourth most affected area for problem gambling out of nine areas in the state, with a reported 10% of problem…

Gambling Addiction ・ 24 March 2024

The Chicago Crusader

Illinois lottery player wins $985,000 online, the largest Illinois Super Jackpot prize

An Illinois iLottery player hit the largest jackpot on Fast Play Illinois Super Jackpot recently, when they won over $985000. Illinois Super Jackpot is a $20 progressive Fast Play game that launched in October 2023. The jackpot begins at $50000 and grows with each ticket sold statewide until the jackpot is won. This jackpot amount edges out the…

Winnings ・ 22 March 2024

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Illinois Lottery Player Wins $985,000 Online, The Largest Illinois Super Jackpot Prize

CHICAGO - An Illinois iLottery player hit the largest jackpot on Fast Play Illinois Super Jackpot recently, when they won over $985000. Illinois Super Jackpot is a $20 progressive Fast Play game that launched in October 2023. The jackpot begins at $50000 and grows with each ticket sold statewide until the jackpot is won. Article continues after…

Winnings ・ 21 March 2024

WTAJ

Pennsylvania lawmaker looks to ban credit cards for online gambling

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) - The rise of online gaming and gambling has one Pennsylvania lawmaker looking to protect players in the Commonwealth. Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny County) plans to introduce legislation that would ban the use of credit cards to gamble online, which has the potential to rack up large amounts of debt. The average credit…

Payment Methods ・ 19 March 2024

NJ Biz

NJ internet gaming continues surge in latest DGE report

In the latest gaming report from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), the numbers show another major month for internet gaming here in the Garden State. "Internet gaming revenues turned in a near-record, single-month performance," said Jane Bokunewicz, faculty director of the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality, and…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 March 2024

US Bets

Ohio Casino Tours Unite Floor Staff, Treatment Professionals

On Wednesday morning, large groups of people will grace the gaming floors of two Cleveland-area casinos. These will not be roulette savants or slot aficionados, but rather professionals who work in the prevention and treatment of gambling addiction. These property tours, which are conducted by casino staff, are the brainchild of the Problem…

Travel ・ 13 March 2024

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Illinois lottery player is $700,000 richer after winning Fast Play Twenty 20s jackpot online

An Illinois iLottery player is feeling flush with cash this morning, after winning a $711984 Fast Play Twenty 20s jackpot yesterday. Already this month, over 37000 winning tickets have been sold for the Twenty 20s game, netting Illinois Lottery players more than $2.2 million in prizes. Twenty 20s is an Illinois Lottery progressive jackpot Fast Play…

Winnings ・ 09 March 2024

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Sen. Wayne Fontana to Introduce Bill Banning Credit Cards for Online Gambling in PA

Harrisburg - March 8, 2024 - Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny County) said that he will soon be introducing a bill in the Pennsylvania Senate to prohibit the use of credit cards for online casino games, sports betting and fantasy games, as well as for the Pennsylvania iLottery. "Online gaming and sports betting is growing…

Payment Methods ・ 09 March 2024

Spectrum News

How to catch the warning signs of problem gambling

This year's Super Bowl broke sports betting records with the American Gaming Commission estimating people bet more than $23 billion on the big game. With March Madness right around the corner, billions more are expected to be wagered. March also happens to be Problem Gambling Awareness Month, serving as an important reminder to know the warning…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 March 2024

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Problem gambling on the rise in Ohio: Survey reveals alarming trends

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A recent survey paints a concerning picture of Ohio's problem gambling landscape, revealing a significant increase in at-risk individuals and gambling disorders since 2012, according to Ohio for Responsible Gambling (ORG). March as a Crucial Time for Awareness: With nearly one in five Ohio adults (over 1.8 million) classified as…

Gambling Addiction ・ 02 March 2024

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The future of Rhode Island gambling is … quiet

LINCOLN - "Good luck, everyone." So said a Bally's Twin River dealer before dropping a ball on the roulette wheel. It spun for about three seconds before it landed on 11 black. There were no winners on that bet, but there were also no groans - at least that anyone at the casino could hear. Any gambler who wagered on the game did so from the comfort…

Finance ・ 01 March 2024

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UPDATE: Decatur council to take look at video gambling

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Decatur City Council will be taking a deep dive into the growing expansion of video gambling in the city on Tuesday evening. The city is trying to determine if limits need to be placed on the addition of new gaming licenses. Decatur is currently second to Springfield in the number of gaming locations in cities without a…

Gambling Addiction ・ 24 February 2024

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Caesars Entertainment launches Caesars Palace Online Casino

Caesars Entertainment has introduced Caesars Palace Online Casino, an online gaming platform that integrates online gaming with the Caesars Rewards loyalty program. This pioneering platform leverages Caesars' vast network of over 50 destinations across the United States and Canada. The Caesars Palace Online Casino marks an addition to Caesars'…

Land-based ・ 11 September 2023

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Your Palace Awaits! Caesars Palace Goes Mobile with the Launch of Caesars Palace Online Casino

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 16, 2023-- The most iconic brand in gaming and the most rewarding place to play casino games on the Las Vegas Strip is now available online. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") today unveiled Caesars Palace Online Casino, an easy-to-navigate online casino app and desktop platform that ties online…

Industry ・ 17 August 2023

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Tropicana New Jersey Online Casino Launches

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) has relaunched its Tropicana online casino in New Jersey. TropicanaCasino.com is owned and operated by Caesars Interactive Entertainment, Inc, an online, mobile and social gaming company that was founded in 2009. It is a subsidiary of the Reno-based hotel and casino entertainment giant. One of a…

Industry ・ 11 April 2023

The Stanly News And Press

STATE: Iredell County man ‘ecstatic’ over $214,420 jackpot win

RALEIGH - Joshua Roten of Statesville said his girlfriend could see the shock on his face after a Fast Play ticket revealed a $214420 jackpot. "She said I looked like I saw a ghost," Roten laughed. "I told her, 'I just hit the jackpot.' " Roten, a 31-year-old maintenance worker, bought his lucky $10 50X The Cash ticket Monday afternoon from Home…

Winnings ・ 02 April 2023

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Online lottery player wins prize

The player won at Ca$tle Quest, one of the Pennsylvania Lottery's progressive online games, the Lottery said Friday. DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. - A player from Dauphin County recently won more than $115000 in one of the Pennsylvania Lottery's progressive online games, the Lottery announced Friday. The player won a prize of $115,87.65 while playing the…

Lottery ・ 01 April 2023

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Iredell County Man ‘Ecstatic’ Over $214,420 Jackpot Win

STATESVILLE, NC (News Release) - Joshua Roten of Statesville said his girlfriend could see the shock on his face after a Fast Play ticket revealed a $214420 jackpot. "She said I looked like I saw a ghost," Roten laughed. "I told her, 'I just hit the jackpot.'" Roten, a 31-year-old maintenance worker, bought his lucky $10 50X The Cash ticket Monday…

Winnings ・ 30 March 2023

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March Madness reminds us of gambling problems

The amount of money wagered on college basketball during March Madness is insane. According to statistics compiled for this year's Problem Gambling Awareness Month, one in five of us is expected to gamble either on an online site, casino sportsbook location or in an office pool. In total, we'll be spending more than $10 billion before the college…

Gambling Addiction ・ 21 March 2023

The Times Herald

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

The Stanly News And Press

REGIONAL: Union County woman celebrates $1 million Mega Millions win

RALEIGH - Anna Papp of Monroe took a chance on a $2 Mega Millions ticket in Tuesday's drawing and won a $1 million prize. Papp bought her lucky Quick Pick ticket from the Food Lion on Idlewild Road in Indian Trail. She matched numbers on all five white balls in the drawing. Papp became one of three players across the country to win $1 million in…

Lottery ・ 16 March 2023

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Pennsylvania Gambling Revenues Up 18% YOY in January

Revenues from gaming in Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, are soaring. That's what reports from the Pennsylvania Gaming Board, the state's regulator of all things gambling, are saying. After an in-depth analysis by the board of all total gambling within the state, it's been found that revenues in the sector are up 18% year on year, marking new…

Finance ・ 15 March 2023

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21 and over: Caesars reveals new gaming restrictions

Caesars Entertainment announced plans to bolster its responsible gaming policies by raising the age restriction for Caesars Rewards and expanding its self-exclusion program - a launch that is taking place during Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The Reno-based operator of some of the Strip's biggest properties said last week that it will implement…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 March 2023

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Franklin County player wins $125K jackpot

The player won a progressive jackpot of $125973.73 while playing the online lottery game Castle Quest. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. - A Franklin County online player recently won a prize of nearly $126000, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Wednesday. The player won the $125.973.73 progressive jackpot while playing Ca$tle Quest, the Lottery said. Ca$tle…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 March 2023

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Problem Gambling Awareness Month Begins, State Officials Highlight Available Resources for Pennsylvanians with Gambling Disorder

HARRISBURG - The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), Pennsylvania Lottery, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), and Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), announced the start of National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The goal of this national campaign is to increase public awareness of the availability of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 March 2023

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MGM and BetMGM launch custom omnichannel slot experience MGM Riches

MGM Resorts International and its sports betting and iGaming subsidiary BetMGM announced Tuesday the launch of MGM Riches, the companies' "first custom slot experience" that can be played both online via BetMGM and as a traditional slot game at MGM Resorts properties in the US. Developed in collaboration with Everi Holdings, MGM Riches is a…

Land-based ・ 01 March 2023

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Louisiana Senator Resigns Amid Gambling Addiction Probe

A Louisiana senator has suddenly stepped down from her position amid a federal investigation into her two-decade-long gambling addiction. long-running battles with chronic gambling and depression Karen Carter Peterson announced her resignation on Friday, saying that she needs to focus on her long-running battles with chronic gambling and…

Law ・ 11 April 2022

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Aristocrat Americas president sees convergence with online and casinos

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Sports ・ 06 April 2022

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RSI is first US iGaming company to get RGC's RG Check accreditation, required by Ontario's new market

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) announced Thursday it has become the first U.S.-based online casino and sports betting company to receive RG Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gaming Council (RGC) for its BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse sites. The Responsible Gaming Council had announced Tuesday that the RG Check Accreditation Program had…

Gambling Addiction ・ 01 April 2022

Detroit Lakes Tribune

Guest Editorial: Gambling problem? Free help is available

Are you spending way too much time and money gambling? Does gambling distance you from family and friends? Do you often end up maxing out your credit cards and savings while searching for that one lucky run at a casino? Are you spending so much money on scratch-off tickets or pull-tabs that you're struggling to pay your bills? You're not…

Gambling Addiction ・ 29 March 2022

Advantage News

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

The Review

Problem Gambling Awareness month: Get set before you bet

Sometimes you hear someone say, "I need to hit the lottery." You may have said it yourself. Perhaps most of us know waiting for our ship to come in is not very likely if we aren't working to make that happen - literally working. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. As Ohio joins the 29 states and District of Columbia which already have…

Gambling Addiction ・ 19 March 2022

Nevada Public Radio

Problem gambling grew during pandemic; Nevada makes efforts to help

It's Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and yes, it's the time of March Madness - the NCAA basketball tournament - when many, many people make sports bets in office pools or online. But we're also talking about this because there are some indications that during the pandemic, problem gambling grew. Three months ago, the Los Angeles Times reported…

Covid ・ 18 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

The Post Journal

Gambling Gets Pass As Weed Draws Worry

Understanding why the Sheridan Town Board and other area municipalities voted to opt out of dispensaries and on-site consumption of cannabis is far from trivial. Rural portions of New York state, by and large, are conservative in their views - and see the marijuana issue as something filled with too many uncertainties. Those worries came to light…

NFL ・ 18 March 2022

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Atlantic City Casinos Announce Continued Support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month

The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) issued the following statement to express their continued support and efforts to prioritize and raise awareness for problem gambling during Problem Gambling Awareness Month throughout the month of March: "The Atlantic City casino industry is proud to continue supporting and prioritizing the efforts to…

Land-based ・ 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

Casino Reports

North Bay Starts Its Own Problem Gambling Campaign

After the long wait, Cascades Casino North Bay has finally opened doors for patrons this week. However, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit and the Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing have collaborated to remind locals about the potential risks that can stem from gambling in a new joint campaign named'Think You'll Win?' The two…

Gambling Addiction ・ 10 March 2022

Golden Casino News

Time2play Launches Free-to-use Gamban App Services

Time2Play announced that it would offer free gambling management services as an affiliate of Gamban, as the United States takes to online gaming recreation in a significant way. As the number of users playing games-of-chance begins to rise explosively, the onus is on the service providers to offer solutions that prevent over-indulgence or addiction…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 March 2022

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Gambling Hotline warns of gambling during March Madness

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. - With March Madness kicking off soon, the Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia wants to remind you that March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. According to officials from First Choice Services, who runs the 1-800-Gambler hotline in West Virginia, the hotline sees an increase in calls every March due to…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 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

Erie News Now

Online Gaming Revenue Soars As “Problem Gambling Awareness Month” Begins

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Erie News Now) - March is the 18th annual National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), total gaming revenue generated this January was over $390 million, a 26-percent increase from January of 2021. Roughly $108 million of that revenue is from interactive, or online…

Finance ・ 02 March 2022

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MGM enhances RG efforts for US Problem Gambling Awareness Month

As part of the gaming group's "next evolution", they will be proactively promoting responsible gaming with customers through a set of comprehensive tools both in casinos and online. The announcement follows MGM's continued activity with gambling awareness initiatives, having joined the American Gaming Association (AGA) as official partners of its…

Gambling Addiction ・ 02 March 2022

Pennsylvania Pressroom Media

Wolf Administration Kicks off Problem Gambling Awareness Month to Highlight Resources and Help

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jen Smith was joined by the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, problem gambling treatment provider Empowerment Resources Associates, and an individual in long-term recovery from…

Gambling Addiction ・ 02 March 2022

Hudson Valley 360

Prevention Talk: Online gambling and gaming

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and each year, more and more youth participate in gambling. Both adults and children are at a higher risk of problem gambling each year due to more opportunities for online gambling and gaming. According to NYCPG, over the past 12 months, 39.5 percent of youth ages 12-17 have gambled (2022). While online…

Incidents ・ 02 March 2022

WENY News

Online Gaming Revenue in PA Soars As "Problem Gambling Awareness Month" Begins

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WENY) - Today marks the beginning of the 18th annual National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), total gaming revenue generated this January was over $390 million, a 26-percent increase from January of 2021. Roughly $108 million of that revenue is from interactive, or online…

Finance ・ 02 March 2022

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Letter: NY shines the light on problem gambling

Niagara Falls and the Seneca One Building in downtown Buffalo are among several New York State landmarks joining the Western Problem Gambling Resource Center (PGRC) to recognize March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). The two local landmarks will be lit up yellow on Tuesday, March 8. Other sites honoring PGAM are the five towers in the…

Gambling Addiction ・ 01 March 2022

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VA Lottery & VCPG raise awareness about gambling problems

Lottery ・ 01 March 2022

Rio Rancho Observer

Association helps combat problem gambling

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month across the U.S., but the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico offers year-around help for people hurt by unhealthy gambling. In 2021, even with many of the state's casinos still closed due to COVID-19, the association reported an 11 percent increase over 2020 in visits to its website, RGANM.org.…

Gambling Addiction ・ 01 March 2022

13ABC News

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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Want to make a bet? March is ‘Gambling Awareness Month’

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Tonight the NCAA tournament bracket is set, and millions will be placing their bets on their picks hoping to win big in their pools. Unfortunately some people have become problem gamblers, but there is help available. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and for good reason. "It's no accident that it occurs the same…

Religion ・ 25 June 2021

Online Poker Report

Should Kids Learn About Gambling Before They Can Legally Participate?

In the US, responsible gambling education is genrally aimed at those who can legally gamble. That leaves a dearth of education for Americans under the age of 21. This may explain low rates of gambling literacy among younger bettors. Yet at the moment, there seems to be no systemic way of addressing that lack of knowledge. If the issue of preventing…

Law ・ 25 June 2021

Chicago Sun Times

Illinois gambling: Online survey aims to gauge prevalence of addiction

Addiction treatment specialists are asking for gamblers' two cents as they try to get a handle on how big an issue problem gambling is across Illinois. State-contracted researchers on Wednesday pushed an online survey targeting residents who regularly lay wagers on anything from bingo and lottery games to slot machines and sports betting apps -…

Gambling Addiction ・ 22 May 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