Gamblers Anonymous wasn’t working for Sam DeMello. To the tech-savvy millennial, whose gambling problem had flourished in online isolation, the meetings felt practically public compared with the ...

Across South Africa, a new wave of gamblers is emerging, and they’re not old enough to drive. Teenagers are increasingly being drawn into a world of online betting, often without even realising it.

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The brains of problem gamblers react more intensely to near misses than casual gamblers, new research from the University of Cambridge has found. The results could help explain what keeps problem ...

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These signs could be a precursor for something more serious or hidden. Watch for them in those you care about, and be aware if you start exhibiting any of these behaviors or attitudes when you gamble.

Estimates vary, but the National Council on Problem Gambling concludes that about 2.5 million US adults suffer from severe problem gambling in a given year. An additional 5-8 million adults have ...

Gambling provides entertainment for those interested in sports betting, casino gaming, daily fantasy sports, the lottery and more. Legal gambling activities never have been easier to access, and it’s ...

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