FILE - Fox Sports broadcaster Greg Olsen retrieves his receipt after placing the first ceremonial bet in North Carolina during a DraftKings event celebrating the launch of mobile and online sports ...

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 ...

Louisiana is the 5th most gambling addicted state in the U.S., with about 200,000 residents reporting problem gambling. Why is the state so addicted?

LAS VEGAS — Downstairs was a sensory overload: Roulette wheels spun, slot-machine chimes rang, and dealers hurried to scoop up stacks of casino chips resting in front of busted blackjack hands. Many ...

Mental health experts classify problem gambling as an addiction on par with substance abuse. Nearly 2 million Ohioans are considered to be at risk for problem gambling. Betting apps and online sites ...

A study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine claims to reveal a surge in gambling addiction following the legalization of sports betting. But does a rise in internet searches for gambling terms ...

With sports gambling becoming legal in Kentucky in 2023, the anticipation was that while the new law would raise more tax revenue for the state, it would also bring more cases of problem gambling. Dr.

Lev’s reporting has explored Americans’ deadly hostility to addiction medications, subpar treatment offered in jails and prisons, shifts in the illicit drug supply and consumption behavior, ...

According to the American Gaming Association, Americans wagered a record $119.84 billion on sports betting in 2023, up 27.5% from 2022. Those bets translated into $10.92 billion in revenue. Where does ...

The National Football League (NFL) today announced an extended partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to bolster nationwide problem gambling prevention services and promote ...

From lotteries funding colonial infrastructure to a full-blown state lottery with per-capita spending rivaling casino spending, Massachusetts’ love affair with gambling is a rollercoaster of legalized ...

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