Surge in problem gambling in NJ — and in calls for help
Most calls to helpline come from young men engaged in sports betting. NJ legalized sports betting in 2018.
Calls to NC gambling helpline up 79% since sports betting went online in March
Call volume to North Carolina’s Problem Gambling Helpline has increased significantly since sports betting went online in the state in March.
Increase in online gambling a concern for teens
The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling says they’re seeing a huge boom in when it comes to teens struggling with problem gambling.
‘Give us the money to do it’: Fund for Nebraska problem gamblers lagging behind
Expenditures outweigh the revenue coming in for Nebraska's Problem Gambling Assistance fund.
Campaign for Fairer Gambling Welcomes ICO Investigation Into Sky Betting and Gaming’s Unlawful Data Practices and Cookie Misuse
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) applauds the decisive action taken by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) against Sky Betting and Gaming (SBG) for the unlawful use of customer data and the unauthorized use of cookies. The ICO’s investigation has uncovered unethical data profiling and cookie practices that have long exploited consumers.
Ahead of Missouri sports betting vote, KU professors worry about effect of widespread gambling
Missouri will become the latest state to vote on legalizing sports betting this November. Researchers from the University of Kansas fear sports betting could have a negative impact on Missouri families' finances, and increase gambling addiction.
Campaign for Fairer Gambling: The Backlash Has Begun
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) considers the introduction of the SAFE Bet Act a watershed moment in the inevitable political backlash against internet gambling ubiquity in the United States. Introduced by Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), this bill brings much-needed federal oversight and accountability to a rapidly growing sector that has seen few guardrails.
Legalized sports gambling’s impact in Connecticut
A new study indicates the ease of access to sports gambling is harming the financial health of some consumers, including here in Connecticut.
Gambling addiction in West Virginia increases as betting become more accessible
Sheila Moran, Director of Marketing and Communication with the WV Problem Gambling Network, says they helped 1200 people last year, which is double compared to the previous year.
Kansas study: Online sports betting costs Americans twice as much in retirement
A new study from the University of Kansas reveals that every dollar spent on online sports betting translates into two dollars not invested in retirement savings.