Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new study finds. The findings add to a growing body of research suggesting that ...

I am not trying to downplay the issue of gambling addiction. I know only too well the pain and suffering it can bring to individuals and their families. Also, just because I may not define a problem ...

Sports betting is a booming industry, and while experts say it can be a fun fall hobby, gambling can also turn into a severe issue. An estimated 2.5 million U.S. adults face a severe gambling problem ...

The gambling crisis ‘demands a public health response’ and should be regulated like alcohol or tobacco, expert says ...

The expansion of legalised sports betting and the accessibility of online casino games have dramatically increased over recent years. This rise follows a 2018 legal decision that opened the door to ...

As lawmakers continue to look for ways to kick-start our sluggish and somehow still backward-looking economy, West Virginians are falling prey to another draining and damaging addiction at a higher ...

Men with difficulties managing their emotions were more likely to develop gambling problems in the wake of the October 7 massacre, according to a new Hebrew University study published earlier this ...

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health held its annual Problem Gambling Conference on Wednesday at the MassMutual Center.