Gambling can start as an innocent pastime — a way to have fun and enjoy the thrill of taking a risk. However, for some, what begins as occasional entertainment can spiral into a compulsive behavior ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - With Missouri set to become the latest Heartland state to legalize sports betting, some are raising concerns about the potential impact on gambling addiction numbers in ...

Sports betting is a booming industry, and while experts say it can be a fun fall hobby, gambling can also turn into a severe issue. An estimated 2.5 million U.S. adults face a severe gambling problem ...

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, highlighting the risks of gambling addiction as the NCAA basketball tournament progresses. Gambling addiction shares similar characteristics with drug and ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Sports betting is in full swing after launching on December 1st in Missouri and many Missourians are stepping up to the plate. According to Betmissouri.com, during the first ...

An entire gambling ecosystem operates with virtually no federal guardrails, and a generation is growing up with casinos on ...

Online searches for gambling addiction-related terms have surged in recent years across the U.S., especially in states that have legalized online sports betting, according to a study published on ...

Media Workshop's session titled “Modern Captivity: Virtual Betting and Gambling Addiction” was organized by Anadolu (AA).

Gambling has become more common than ever. According to a 2023 NCAA survey, 58% of young adults aged 18 to 22 had placed a wager at least once that year. While many of those bets were tied to sports ...

Sian said it was the shame she felt about her addiction that stopped her from opening up and getting help. She said: ”I was ...