As States Look to Increase Gambling Revenues, Minors and Addicts Fight Gambling Problems
Posted on 09. Jan, 2012 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
The U.S. Justice Department recently reversed its limitations on online gaming and will now allow states to profit from legal gambling operations. Gamblers will now have more opportunities to filter their gaming habits, according to a recent news story. (more…)
Asian Gamblers in New Zealand
Posted on 27. Sep, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
When immigrants relocate to a new country, they often find themselves in a situation where not only is their location different, but they feel that they have lost their entire identity. Not speaking the local language, trying to establish a new and different career, and separation from loved ones are all factors that can damage self-esteem in an individual adjusting to a new place. (more…)
Gambling Equates to Love of Risk and Fast Money
Posted on 13. Sep, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
The gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas, says its revenue is down by double-digit percentages in recent years. The past year showed more than 37 million visitors to the gambling haven. Even in these tough economic times, Vegas still remains the fifth most popular destination in the world for tourism. Nine of the 10 largest hotels in the world are found in Las Vegas. They have managed a 90 percent average occupancy throughout the year in the 120,000 hotel rooms located there. (more…)
Teen Gambling on the Rise
Posted on 01. Sep, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
Studies are revealing a disturbing trend: Teenage gambling is increasing with no signs of slowing ahead. The proliferation of online gambling possibilities has contributed to the problem, but teens are involved in many types of gambling. Betting on athletics, cards and the lottery all contribute to the potential for danger. Many young people are scheduling regular card games to indulge the growing fascination with gambling. Texas Hold ‘Em is the most popular game at the moment. (more…)
Maryland’s Gamblers Tend to be Young
Posted on 05. Jul, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
As states debate the revenue potential of a new casino opening, policymakers must also weigh the risk to individuals who may be predisposed to a gambling addiction and the cost to public health when those gambling addictions surface. Pathological gambling is a problem that has expanded significantly with the spread of not only brick and mortar gambling establishments, but also a wide variety of online gambling games. (more…)
Children’s Gambling Called into Question over Chuck E. Cheese Lawsuit
Posted on 22. Jun, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
Internet gambling, casino gambling and … Chuck E. Cheese? A recent report from the Times Record News addresses the question as to whether the popular children’s game and entertainment establishments could be a factor in encouraging children to gamble. The story comes in response to a California lawsuit in which a mother of two children, ages 3 and 5, is suing Chuck E. Cheese for prompting children to engage in gambling activities. (more…)
Several States May See Cutbacks in Funds for Gambling Addiction
Posted on 10. May, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
One of the initiatives on the chopping block of many states is funding for prevention and treatment of gambling addiction, an alarming trend, since many states have seen an upswing in numbers of problem or addicted gamblers as well as numbers of gambling establishments. (more…)
March Madness a Dangerous Time for Compulsive Gamblers
Posted on 01. May, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
Millions of collegiate basketball fans look forward to March Madness each year as a time for rallying for their favorite teams and engaging in friendly rivalry with their peers. For compulsive gamblers, however, March can be a serious danger zone when gambling addictions can escalate and ruin relationships, finances and emotional health. (more…)
Problem Gambling More Common than Alcohol Abuse
Posted on 26. Mar, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
A new study from the University at Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions has found that after age 21, problem gambling is significantly more common among adults in the United States than alcohol dependence.
Young Students in Ontario Report Problem Gambling
Posted on 23. Nov, 2010 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
Surprising new findings report that middle- and high-school students in Ontario, Canada, are gambling problematically. The study also found that more than two-thirds of these students had problems with substance abuse in the last year, and 25 percent reported a suicide attempt in the past year.