Irish Examiner
45000 severe pathological gamblers in Ireland, warns addiction expert
Irish Examiner
By James Fogarty. A national survey to determine the level of problem gambling and gambling addiction is urgently needed, say mental health professionals and representatives from Gambling Aware. A freedom of information request to the Health Research ...
Problem Gambling Expert Warns There Are More than 45000 Gambling Addicts in IrelandCasino Guardian

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Talk to your kids about the risk of gambling
La Crosse Tribune
“Parents and others should be aware that teens and young adults are among the highest risk groups for developing gambling problems,” said Rose Blozinski, WCPG Executive Director. “It's important for people to know that gambling can become an addiction.

Expanding gambling online: State's new iLottery could be a boon to revenues, at a price
The Keene Sentinel
A button or link for those with addiction issues ought to be prominent. We'd argue it belongs on every lottery page — and every Liquor Commission page — but it seems especially necessary on the iLottery page, where players would see it BEFORE ...

ECM Publishers
Osseo Lions help to combat gambling addiction
ECM Publishers
Problem gambling, also known as gambling addiction or compulsive gambling, is defined as the urge to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. It's estimated that approximately 160,000 to 214,000 Minnesotans struggle with this ...

The Guardian
The Alan Jones-Opera House row proves Sydney is in thrall to the gambling industry
The Guardian
No other industry gets such a sweetheart deal with a four-year commitment to do nothing to tackle gambling harm. These deals have led to NSW clubs having the lowest pokies taxes of any Australian state, and permission to use lethally addictive machines ...

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The Times
Newstalk's Off the Ball show 'has a gambling problem'
The Times
A gambling-addiction support group has criticised Off the Ball on Newstalk for allowing a representative from Boylesports bookmakers, its main sponsor, to provide commentary and discuss odds on sporting events. Leon Blanche of Boylesports is regularly ...

BBC News
Gambling: 'A banking app helped me beat my addiction'
BBC News
Tens of thousands of people have signed up to a new service from two mobile-only banks designed to help problem gamblers. One former addict says this "gambling block", available on the banks' apps, helped him beat his addiction. "I'd be setting my ...

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BBC News
Gambling: 'A banking app helped me beat my addiction'
BBC News
Tens of thousands of people have signed up to a new service from two mobile-only banks designed to help problem gamblers. One former addict says this "gambling block", available on the banks' apps, helped him beat his addiction. "I'd be setting my ...

Bahamas Tribune
Sands Initiative To Target Gambling Addiction
Bahamas Tribune
#HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands is hoping a gambling addiction symposium to be held at the end of this month will provide assistance and "some remedy" to individuals and households affected by compulsive gambling. #On Wednesday, Dr Sands said ...

Hidden Remote
Mom season 6, episode 2 Recap: How serious is Christy's gambling problem?
Hidden Remote
This week on Mom, Gambler's Anonymous has Christy wondering how serious her gambling addiction actually is. Also, Bonnie is playing chaperone to Mr. Munson this week, to hilarious results. Over lunch with her sponsor, Nora, Christy complains about how ...

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EyeWitness News
Gambling Addiction Symposium set for Oct. 31
EyeWitness News
The Bahamas Gaming Operators Association (BGOA) on Thursday announced its intention to partner with the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre, along with the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA), to host a free all-day gambling addiction symposium at the ...

Timmins Press
Gambling addictions going untreated? Bet on it
Timmins Press
However, Carole Young, an addictions counsellor with the service, said another growing area of treatment and counselling they offer deals with problem gambling. She believes the number of clients they are assisting with gambling addictions is just the ...

Press of Atlantic City
Mobile, online sports betting could increase bad gambling behaviors
Press of Atlantic City
One of the biggest issues responsible-gaming advocates have with mobile and online sports betting is that it does not target the core casino gamer, meaning the customer base is growing as is the potential for addictive behaviors. Several research ...

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Let's reduce wave of NJ problem gamblers before it gets rolling
Press of Atlantic City
The potential effect on problem gambling from sports betting dominated the gathering in Princeton. There were some new additional worries over how the expected legalization of marijuana for pleasure might make things worse for some gambling addicts.

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Let's reduce wave of NJ problem gamblers before it gets rolling
Press of Atlantic City
The potential effect on problem gambling from sports betting dominated the gathering in Princeton. There were some new additional worries over how the expected legalization of marijuana for pleasure might make things worse for some gambling addicts.
The CCGNJ Reminds New Jersey Sports Gamblers That Help for a Gambling Disorder Is Just One Call AwayDigital Journal

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Courier Mail
Queensland gamblers put record amount of money in pokies
Courier Mail
“It's a very powerful addiction, it's very hard once people have got the habit to give it up, and I think unfortunately most of this revenue comes off the back of people who have a gambling problem or are experiencing significant harm from it.” Mr ...

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Press of Atlantic City
Our view: Let's reduce wave of NJ problem gamblers before it gets rolling
Press of Atlantic City
The potential effect on problem gambling from sports betting dominated the gathering in Princeton. There were some new additional worries over how the expected legalization of marijuana for pleasure might make things worse for some gambling addicts.

NBC New York
Westchester Priest Who Stole From Former Parish Accused of Inappropriate Behavior With a Minor
NBC New York
A Catholic priest who stole thousands of dollars from his previous parish to fuel a gambling addiction has been accused of inappropriate behavior with a minor. Rev. Thomas Kreiser, a priest at St. Joseph's Church in Bronxville, was removed from the ...
Priest who stole $25K from Rockland parish accused of inappropriate behavior in BronxvilleThe Journal News | LoHud.com
Bronxville priest under investigation for improper behavior involving a minorThe San Diego Union-Tribune

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Don't repeat the mistake of Prohibition
Forest Park Review
Also, like alcohol, it is a fact that some of the population has a significant problem with gambling and the state recognized that problem when it dedicated 5% of its gambling revenue to helping those with gambling addiction. It is a myth that Forest ...

Casino Guardian
Former Gambling Addict Says Pokies Fuel Gambling Addiction in Australia
Casino Guardian
Gambling addiction remains a major problem on the territory of Australia, with an increasing number of people being affected by its devastating impact. A 42-year-old woman from Adelaide has shared that she was addicted to poker machines for fourteen ...