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.
Do Nevada officials support federal sports betting regulations?
A bicameral effort to impose federal guidelines on the country’s rapidly expanding legal sports gambling market is not well received by Nevada officials.
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.
DC takes $40M in sports betting in first full month with numerous operators
In the first full month with four leading sportsbooks operating district-wide, D.C. took a record $39.6 million in sports wagers.
Committee Created In Opposition to Missouri Sports Betting Initiative
Missourians Against the Deceptive Online Gambling Amendment filed as a committee with the Missouri Ethics Commission, officially opposing the sports betting initiative that will appear on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
In-person sports betting makes Maine debut at Oddfellahs in Portland
The new sports bar is partnering with Caesars Sportsbook to offer Maine's first retail betting site.
Expert anticipates continued increase in sports betting statewide
In Indiana, the amount of money bet on sports is increasing.
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.