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Problem gambling on the rise in Ohio: Survey reveals alarming trends

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A recent survey paints a concerning picture of Ohio's problem gambling landscape, revealing a significant increase in at-risk individuals and gambling disorders since 2012, according to Ohio for Responsible Gambling (ORG). March as a Crucial Time for Awareness: With nearly one in five Ohio adults (over 1.8 million) classified as…

Gambling Addiction ・ 02 March 2024

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Study finds residents are fine with state’s gambling landscape

Two-thirds of Connecticut's residents are satisfied with the gambling options available in the state, a new bombshell-free study concludes. "Impacts of Legalized Gambling in Connecticut," posted Friday on the website of the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, also finds the state does a good job caring for problem gamblers,…

Industry ・ 13 February 2024

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Survey: Gambling Overall And Problems Both On The Rise In Ohio

Even before legal sports betting became available to them this year, Ohioans were gambling a lot more in general and exhibiting a lot more potential problems from it, according to a comprehensive state survey. Over a five-year span between 2017 and 2022, the share of Ohio's population that gambles went up from about three of every four to more than…

Gambling Addiction ・ 24 October 2023

The Scioto Post

New Responsible Gambling Campaign Encourages Ohio Bettors to ‘Pause Before You Play’

On November 7, Ohio released a new responsible gambling public service advertisement, as well as a "micro-campaign" called Pause Before You Play. The program is a spinoff of Ohio's Get Set Before You Bet, a responsible gambling awareness effort. It is intended to promote responsible gaming and to aid people who are struggling with problem gambling.…

Gambling Addiction ・ 30 November 2022

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Ohio remains serious about protecting consumers from gambling harm

Ohio's mental health services have urged locals to turn to " Get Set Before You Bet," an initiative that focuses on helping people learn more about the dangers of gambling and how to gamble responsibly. This latest appeal is part of Responsible Gambling Education Month, an initiative launched by the American Gaming Association in the hopes of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 27 September 2022

WOUB

State provides online quiz to help gauge risk level for gambling disorder

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) - Ohio's mental health and addiction services department is calling on people to "Get Set Before You Bet" as part of Responsible Gambling Education Month. Scott Anderson, problem gambling specialist with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, said gambling disorder is a unique addiction…

Gambling Addiction ・ 21 September 2022

My Record Journal

Connecticut must take on problem gambling

Connecticut has a gambling problem, with online options now making it easier than ever to indulge. Young men appear to be the group most susceptible to addiction, according to a new analysis. The Connecticut Mirror recently took a deep look at the situation. Increased hotline calls and a lack of resources to help callers were two of the biggest…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 February 2022

The Denver Gazette

Connecticut’s launch of expanded gambling yields billions for gamblers, millions for state and casinos, but deeper debt for some

HARTFORD, Conn. - Bettors dropped more than $2 billion late last year as Connecticut launched its long-awaited legalized sports betting and online gambling, generating tens of millions of dollars for the state, the two tribal-owned casinos and Connecticut Lottery Corp. But for some gamblers who too easily take on debt with gambling now available on…

Trust and Safety ・ 01 February 2022

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The Hartford Courant

'Betting and betting,’ CT's expanded gambling yields billions

Bettors dropped more than $2 billion late last year as Connecticut launched its long-awaited legalized sports betting and online gambling, generating tens of millions of dollars for the state, the two tribal-owned casinos and Connecticut Lottery Corp. But for some gamblers who too easily take on debt with gambling now available on laptops, tablets…

Trust and Safety ・ 31 January 2022

The CT Mirror

'Informational' hearing yields little information about CT's digital gamblers

Gentle questioning by legislators at a hearing Monday elicited no information on the numbers or habits of the Connecticut gamblers who have wagered more than $2 billion on sports and casino games since online gambling went live in October. Representatives of Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mohegan Sun and the CT Lottery acknowledged that data collected…

Trust and Safety ・ 25 January 2022

The Hartford Courant

CT tracks online gambling closely

Connecticut's problem-gambling hotline is busiest on Mondays, the day after America's holy day of televised NFL football, when ubiquitous ads offer "free play" and "risk-free" bets. Compared to November 2020, hotline calls were up 87% in November 2021, the first full month after Connecticut flipped the switch on online gambling and made every…

Trust and Safety ・ 23 January 2022

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It’s a Good Bet That App-Based Gambling Will Cause Problems

I've always been a fan of dystopian literature with its what-if premises and cautionary tales. George Orwell's " 1984 " was an early favorite, soon followed by Aldous Huxley's " Brave New World." Television shows such as Rod Serling's classic " Twilight Zone " and Charlie Brooker's contemporary " Black Mirror " offer similar plotlines that match my…

Movies ・ 01 November 2021

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The Denver Gazette

With an explosion of sports betting and online gambling, Connecticut braces for a potential increase in problem gambling

Online sports betting and casino gambling barreled into Connecticut this month, prompting worries about an explosive increase in already common problems blamed on gambling addiction: heavier personal debt, broken relationships and crime. After years of debate and on-again, off-again legislative attempts to extend gambling beyond the state's two…

Sports ・ 25 October 2021

Milford Mirror

CT casinos have responsible gambling programs: 'It's something that we take very, very seriously'

For many, a trip to the casino is a pleasant night out, win or lose. For some, though, a gambling addiction can make it a lose-lose proposition. While there is treatment available for those who find themselves addicted to gambling, and help is there for families, as well, it's much harder to identify people whose wagering is out of control, say…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 October 2021

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What Will Online Gambling Legalization Mean for Connecticut State?

A new era of online gambling will get underway in when FanDuel, DraftKings and PlaySugarHouse launch this month. The state should eventually earn around $100 million per year by taxing this nascent industry, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. This article explores the economic impact that will have upon Connecticut, and how the state will spend the…

Lottery ・ 05 October 2021

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Ohio For Responsible Gambling taking part in Responsible Gaming Education Week

Ohio For Responsible Gambling is taking part in the national effort during American Gaming Association's (AGA) Responsible Gaming Education Week 2021 (RGEW) to increase problem gambling awareness among gaming industry employees and customers. AGA's Responsible Gaming Education Week, taking place from September 19-25, educates consumers on…

Gambling Addiction ・ 21 September 2021

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