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You’re Not Alone: The madness of being addicted to gambling

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - March Madness is underway, and according to the American Gaming Association, $2.7 billion will be bet this year on both the men's and women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments. For the next two weeks, bars and restaurants will be packed with college basketball fans who have an appetite for watching and wagering. Since 2021, online…
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You’re Not Alone: The madness of being addicted to gambling
Grand Rapids Local News

Michiganders wagered $1.92 billion in online gambling in 2023

Michiganders wagered $1.92 billion via online gambling in 2023, the most in the nation. DETROIT - While Michigan ranks 10th in population, the state had the most money wagered in the United States via online gambling in 2023 (excluding Nevada's poker-only market), according to a new report. The American Gambling Association (AGA) released their…
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Michiganders wagered $1.92 billion in online gambling in 2023
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Michigan AG Nessel warns of gambling scammers ahead of Super Bowl LVII

The Super Bowl is one of the most bet-on events in the world, second only to the world cup. This year more than 50 million Americans will bet a record amount on the Eagles-Chiefs match-up and with all that money changing hands, there are new warnings. First Attorney General Dana Nessel warning, with a record of more than $16 billion expected to be…
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Michigan AG Nessel warns of gambling scammers ahead of Super Bowl LVII
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IN-DEPTH: "Hidden Addiction" in spotlight one year after internet gambling legalized in MI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Gambling is nothing new to the state of Michigan. It started with horse racing in 1933, before eventually expanding to casinos with card games and slots, and, in 2020, sports. Then, one year ago, the Michigan gambling industry went all in. Lawmakers gave the green light to gamble online in January 2021, helping the state hit…
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Michigan tackles dramatic rise in problem gambling

This article is part of State of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. Shelby Township resident Nicholas Tabarias' initiation into problem gambling began in 2014, when he moved in with an aunt who made frequent trips to the…
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Michigan tackles dramatic rise in problem gambling
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Problem gambling calls have tripled, MDHHS says

LANSING, Mich. - It's been one year since Michigan legalized online betting and although it's too early to definitively correlate the two, the state's problem gambling helpline saw nearly triple the number of calls in 2021 than the year before online gambling was approved. This week, that data will be addressed by the state health department at an…
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Problem gambling calls have tripled, MDHHS says
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Gambling Disorders Soar One Year After Legalized Online Betting

Gambling is addictive and it is easier than ever to gamble with the legalization of online betting and sports betting in Michigan. People are inundated with billboards, television commercials, and other advertisements for the numerous online betting franchises that are now legal in Michigan. Nearly triple the number of calls were made to the…
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Gambling Disorders Soar One Year After Legalized Online Betting
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Calls to the Michigan gambling problem helpline nearly tripled last year

One year after Michigan legalized internet casino gambling and online sports betting, more people are seeking help for gambling disorders. The stress and isolation of COVID-19 compounded the issue, health official say. MDHHS is also hosting next week on online gambling and sports betting, which is both used to train and educate mental health and…
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Calls to the Michigan gambling problem helpline nearly tripled last year
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Calls to Michigan gambling helpline spiked in February

Lansing - Calls to Michigan's helpline for people struggling with gambling addiction spiked early this year, and researchers believe the timing is linked to the start of online gambling. The Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline received 563 calls about gambling addiction in February, more than five times the total for the same month in 2020. The…
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Calls to Michigan gambling helpline spiked in February
The Collegiate

Online Gambling: Friend or Foe to Michiganders?

Due to COVID-19, service industries across the world have experienced a decline in revenue. Whether it be due to restrictions implemented by government officials, or to a fear of contracting the virus and endangering oneself and loved ones, it is undeniable that these businesses are in need of our help. However one industry that is setup best for a…
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Online Gambling: Friend or Foe to Michiganders?
Lansing State Journal

Calls to Michigan gambling helpline doubled after online gaming launched

LANSING - Online gambling and sports betting celebrated a big launch in late January. The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced operators had collected $42.7 million in gross receipts in the first 10 days Michiganders were allowed to place bets from home. The next month, calls to the Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline spiked. There were 563…
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Calls to Michigan gambling helpline doubled after online gaming launched
The Detroit News

Detroit casino September revenues down 21.7% at 15% capacity

Revenue from slots and table games at Detroit's three casinos fell 21.7% year-over-year in September as they operated at 15% capacity due to health concerns related to the novel coronavirus. Revenues totaled $87.9 million last month, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Taxes on those earnings represent a significant source of income for…
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Detroit casino September revenues down 21.7% at 15% capacity
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Addiction specialists: Watch for signs of problem gambling

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - As Michigan launches online sports betting and gaming, addiction prevention specialists warn the move could lead to an increase in irresponsible gambling. "It provides total anonymity," Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Gambling Disorder Prevention and Treatment Services Program Specialist Alia Lucas told…
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Addiction specialists: Watch for signs of problem gambling