Gambling is no longer confined to neon casino strips or smoky betting shops, it now lives in our phones, on our couches and in the middle of televised sports. As this new wave of gambling addiction ...
Gambling has swallowed American sports culture whole. Until early 2018, sports betting was illegal under federal law; today, it’s legal in 39 states and Washington, D.C. (and easy enough to access ...
The federal government is putting money toward gambling addiction research for the first time ever. As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act signed into law on Tuesday, the Defense Department ...
A problem gambling survey found a 27% decrease in risky betting behaviors compared to the same study three years before. The NCPG study says, despite a decline from 2021, problem gambling behavior ...
For most people, betting on sports is recreational and responsible. But not for everyone. And for people who have an addiction to gambling, the March Madness NCAA tournament can be a particularly ...
Lake County allocated $800,000 in video gaming revenue to various gambling addiction social services throughout the county during Tuesday’s County Board meeting, money that one organization leader ...
The digital landscape has revolutionized many industries, and online gambling is no exception. With revenues soaring into the billions, the accessibility and convenience of online casinos, like those ...
The group behind the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline has asked Congress to fund federal research on problem gambling among troops and American veterans. Former Army Staff Sgt. Dave Yeager is glad he is in ...
Gambling — online and in person — is more widely accessible in the U.S. than it's ever been, and the industry has the revenue to show for it. The total U.S. commercial gaming revenue profit last year ...
Iowa legislators are considering legalizing online casino games, which opponents argue could increase problem gambling. Since Iowa legalized sports betting in 2019, searches for gambling help and the ...
Nearly three times as many Pennsylvania adults gamble online today than just a few years ago. And as online platforms make gambling easier and more convenient, some Pennsylvanians are gambling more ...