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Harvard Health: Is online gambling harming you?

Online gambling -- all those websites and apps that offer casino games, sports betting, poker, fantasy sports, and lotteries -- can be exciting and entertaining. It's an estimated $9.5 billion per year business, and growing. But for millions of Americans, what starts as occasional fun can lead to devastating gambling-related problems. "You can…

Gambling Addiction ・ 04 October 2023

health.harvard.edu

Is online gambling harming you?

Online gambling - all those websites and apps that offer casino games, sports betting, poker, fantasy sports, and lotteries - can be exciting and entertaining. It's an estimated $9.5 billion per year business, and growing. But for millions of Americans, what starts as occasional fun can lead to devastating gambling-related problems. "You can…

Gambling Addiction ・ 02 October 2023

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Eyes on the Screen: Addressing Concerns of Online Gambling Addiction

The internet has helped transform the way people engage with each other, conduct business, and even entertain themselves. One of the most popular avenues of entertainment on the internet is online gambling. While online gaming and betting can be a fun and harmless pastime, it can quickly spiral out of control and become a severe addiction. In this…

Gambling Addiction ・ 24 August 2023

BBC

More gambling clinics set up after record demand

NHS England is nearly doubling its number of gambling addiction clinics after referrals hit a record high. Seven new facilities are to be opened this summer on top of the eight already available around the country. Some 1389 patients were referred for gambling support in 2022/23 - a sharp rise from 775 two years previously. However, political…

Gambling Addiction ・ 02 July 2023

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MINDWAY AI ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ANONYMIND TO ADDRESS GAMBLING ADDICTION

Player protection software provider Mindway AI today announced a new partnership with AnonyMind, a pioneer in the field of gambling addictiontreatment. This partnership brings together Mindway AI's advanced player protection technology and AnonyMind's expertise in problem gamblingtreatmentto create a comprehensive solution for identifying and…

Industry ・ 23 May 2023

Rochdale Online

How a former addict recovered from a ‘selfish’ 12-year gambling spiral

Date published: 31 December 2022 More than £200000 down after a 12-year addiction, Will Halstead felt suicidal, full of shame and alienated from society. His compulsion had started off at the age of 18 with betting accumulators on football games, before roulette wheels and online slot machines hooked him in and spiralled his gambling out of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 05 January 2023

Express

Gambling addiction saw man lose £200k before he turned his life around

A man who was addicted to gambling for 12 years says he lost more than £200000 and was driven to suicidal thoughts before turning his life around. Will Halstead says he was full of shame and alienated from society after the habit started when he was just 18. His compulsion began with with betting accumulators on football games before roulette…

Gambling Addiction ・ 12 December 2022

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How a former gambling addict recovered and can now help others

Will Halstead is endorsing a new campaign in Greater Manchester to highlight the negative impact of gambling. More than £200000 down after a 12 year addiction, Will Halstead felt suicidal, full of shame and alienated from society. His compulsion had started off at the age of 18 with betting accumulators on football games, before roulette wheels and…

Gambling Addiction ・ 11 December 2022

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World cup footie a 'perfect storm' for gambling addicts

World cup footie a'perfect storm' for gambling addicts World cup footie a'perfect storm' for gambling addicts: Huge rise in'day trading' combined with the cost of living crisis and World Cup is a'perfect storm' for gambling addicts, says Priory gambling expert "In the last few months I have talked to a person who gambled away their redundancy…

Gambling Addiction ・ 30 November 2022

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New supports available for gambling addicts in the North West

As new legislation to safeguard against the devastating effects of gambling addiction are announced, a free, confidential therapy service is available for addicts and their loved ones in Sligo, Leitrim, and Roscommon. ast week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced the Gambling Regulation Bill which he said would create a'modern, robust regulatory and…

Gambling Addiction ・ 25 November 2022

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NHS opens two new gambling addition clinics amid record referrals

The NHS has opened two new gambling addiction clinics - one in Stoke and one in Southampton - as new figures show that the number of people seeking help increased by over two-fifths in a year. New NHS figures published today show referrals for treatment for gambling addiction were up 42% between April and September this year, with 599 patients…

Gaming Authorities ・ 24 November 2022

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Do Big Wins Cause Gambling Addiction?

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Winnings ・ 05 October 2022

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How Is Gambling Addiction Treated in Different Countries?

Gambling addiction is a condition that can destroy your life if not treated promptly and seriously. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has also classified gambling disorder as an addiction, as stated in the DSM-5. This article will discuss how gambling addiction is treated in different countries and what's special about the condition. And…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 July 2022

BBC

Gambling addiction: 'A vicious cycle I couldn't get out of'

A new documentary looks at the problems around gambling addiction in the UK. "It was a vicious cycle I couldn't get out of. It was awful." Harri, from north Wales, placed his first bet just after he turned 18. And once he started university, his gambling began to escalate as he found himself betting on increasingly obscure matches like hockey and…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 July 2022

Healthcare Technology

Virtual Reality in the Treatment of Gambling Addiction

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Innovation ・ 11 July 2022

Newsroom

Equity the New Focus in Battle Against Problem Gambling

A new health strategy turns its sights on the stigmas and social inequities caused - and exacerbated - by problem gambling The Ministry of Health has launched a new strategy to put equity in the centre of their response to preventing the harms of problem gambling, buoyed by publicly-funded research from the University of Auckland. The rejigging of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 11 July 2022

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I lost hundreds of thousands of pounds and I thought might might die

WAITING nervously for the clock to tick past midnight, Stacey Goodwin needs just one more minute to pass so she can get her latest gambling fix. As soon as her salary hits her bank account she transfers it into her online gambling account and starts on the slot machines. Flash back to 2011, and the 18-year-old had just taken her first job in a…

Gaming Authorities ・ 29 June 2022

The Sun

Four big changes to online gambling rules under new plans including a BAN on free bets

The GOVERNMENT is set to announce curbs on online gambling over fears the industry is ruining lives and costing hundreds of millions. Ministers will publish a review of a 17-year-old gambling law over concerns it is outdated for the modern day, The Times reports. The curbs will include maximum stakes of between £2 and £5 for online casinos, a ban…

Gambling Addiction ・ 29 June 2022

CTPost

Yale, Mohegan Sun partnering to develop mobile app to address gambling addiction

The Mohegan Tribe this week announced a $2 million partnership with Yale University to develop and test a treatment model for gambling addiction that has proven effective in addressing alcohol and drug use disorders. The funding comes amid a surge in calls to the state's problem-gambling hotline following the start of sports betting and online…

Mobile ・ 25 May 2022

The Day

Mohegans announce support for Yale plan to combat problem gambling

Mohegan - Mohegan Sun's tribal owners announced Tuesday that over the next five years they will invest $2 million in the Yale School of Medicine's ongoing development of an app-based program aimed at treating problem gambling through a process known as cognitive behavioral therapy. The announcement came at a news media event at the Mohegan…

Gambling Addiction ・ 25 May 2022

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Why Is Gambling Dangerous for Students?

Gambling is just like an adult's Xbox. It offers a different level of fun and excitement to help you get through the problems you're dealing with. However, when a person becomes dependent on gambling, it leads to different issues that could do more harm than good. Students are among the most vulnerable population when it comes to gambling. In…

Incidents ・ 03 February 2022

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How to Break Out of Online Gaming Addiction

Too much of a good thing can be harmful, and that includes online gambling on platforms such as SlotXO. Unsurprisingly, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, problem gambling has worsened worldwide. In the reporting period 2020/2021, the percentage of people participating in one or more forms of gambling online rose from 21.9% to 24.7%…

Industry ・ 20 December 2021

The Motley Fool

How to help someone with gambling addiction

If you think that a friend or family member may have a gambling addiction, it can be hard to know how to approach the problem. Fortunately, no one has to face this alone. There is help available for people who are addicted to gambling, and their families. The person may become secretive, especially if they are aware there is a problem. It's likely…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 October 2021

Healthline

Online Gambling, Gaming Addiction Has Increased During COVID-19

If you've recently experienced serious withdrawal when not playing video games or gambling online, you could be living in lockdown with a serious addiction. While addiction is most commonly associated with substances like alcohol, certain human behaviors can be addictive, too. Internet gaming disorder or gambling disorder are what's called process…

Covid ・ 19 January 2021