HARTFORD, Conn. – Despite being one of the representatives who voted in support of legal Connecticut sports betting in 2021, Rep. Maria Horn is making her stance known on the matter give years later. With heavy concerns about problem gambling in Connecticut, Horn has many … Read more
LAS VEGAS – The television series Breaking the Deadlock on PBS has announced that their newest episode, airing Tuesday, March 24th will be titled “Gambling with Your Life,” focusing on online sports betting. In the brief trailer for the episode, topics such as problem gambling, … Read more
WASHINGTON – With the broad legalization of sports betting in recent years, many in government have made problem gambling a point of emphasis. Now, the federal government is working on potential solutions, recently introducing the Providing Opportunities for Individuals In Need of Treatment & Support … Read more
Financial advisor Dave Ramsey recently discussed the dangers of online sports betting for young men on his podcast. Ramsey emphasized the prevalence of ads, which is true based on research that shows a 25% year-over-year increase in sports betting advertisement impressions. Many studies have proved … Read more
There is new gambling help geared towards neurodivergent people. The NCPG has named Heather L. Maurer their new executive director. The New Jersey 1-800-GAMBLER is facing backlash. LAS VEGAS – There have been some impactful updates and critiques to the gambling awareness/problem gambling world that … Read more
Florida sports betting hotlines are being overwhelmed due to a lack of funding from the state. With each staff member taking 150-200 calls a day, they are being overrun during the biggest gambling event of the year. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With the Super Bowl just … Read more
Some have questioned whether NIL can cause college athletes to bet on sports illegally. There was a betting scandal in 1994 with the Arizona State basketball team. LAS VEGAS – As NIL is still a work in progress for college athletes, there have been some … Read more
The NFLPA has signed a two-year deal with EPIC Risk Management and GVC Foundation US to create a program that gives former players access to sessions about problem gambling. Former NFL players such as Amani Toomer will also be teaching these programs. GVC Foundation US … Read more
The stress of not having a gambling outlet to have may make problem gambling issues worse. The state of Michigan is offering free problem gambling services even during the pandemic. LANSING, Mich. – For those experiencing problem gambling issues in Michigan, the state is continuing … Read more
Gambling addiction is an impulse control disorder meaning one has no self-control. Problem gambling is an unspoken problem that is occurring in many states with sports betting. Mobile sports betting is growing in the states and is more convenient for bettors. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Addiction … Read more
Nearly 1 million guests of Empire City Casino have undergone interactions with GameSense since the 2017 launch. Employees of the casino are also being better prepared to help guests keep gambling as a hobby and overdo it. MGM Resorts paid $850 million to purchase Empire … Read more
