Can Banks Help Gamblers Gain Control? There’s an app for that. It’s no secret that the internet has opened up almost limitless opportunities to gamble. That instant access can lead […]
It’s not just a harmless hobby Gambling’s impact on youth A lot of research and work has gone into addressing gambling-related problems among adults. But more and more communities around […]
From lotteries to casinos to racinos, gambling is a sizable part of Ohio’s entertainment landscape. For most people, it provides an opportunity for harmless fun. But, for some, gambling can […]
Living near casinos/racinos ups the rate of gambling problems. It’s been a number of years since voters approved measures to allow casinos in Ohio. Advocates projected that the move would […]
Missouri Senator proposing national legislation to ban “Loot Boxes.” In recent years, the video game industry has become increasingly dependent on monetization models that promote compulsive purchases by consumers. One […]
Why Men May Be More at Risk. According to a study that compared problem gambling rates between men and women, reported instances of gambling weren’t all that different. There was, […]
July 17-20, 2019 Denver, Colorado Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Early Bird Registration Extended Until June 10th. You’re invited to join us in Denver for the premier educational and networking event […]
Happy Memorial Day Celebrating those who served. As we honor all members of the military past and present – it’s important that we not forget about veterans who may be […]
Gambling Attitudes and Experiences Announcing a groundbreaking new study This past November, the National Council on Problem Gambling commissioned a national consumer study to examine experiences and attitudes about gambling. […]
The Changing Face of Sports Betting The NHL playoffs aren’t the only game going on. As we get deeper into this year’s NHL playoff rounds, it’s a good time to […]
May is National Mental Health Month. The causes and complications of compulsive gambling. We all have a role to play in preventing problem gambling in the state of Ohio. During […]
Here’s one more story that helps unlock the reality of youth gambling. As the first month of our new “Change the Game” campaign comes to a close, the story below […]
Understanding the social costs of expanded sports betting. As more states are legalizing sports gambling – more people need to be aware of the risks. Click below to see how […]
Celebrating Healthy Choices Among Ohio’s Youth Despite the constant barrage of messaging that promotes risky behaviors in youth – the majority of young people still manage to make good, healthy […]
On April 10th, 2019 – The National Council on Problem Gambling has invited stakeholder from across the country to share stories, concerns and priorities with elected officials in Washington, DC. […]
How Problem Gambling Affects Health In medical school, we were all taught the importance of a good and complete history. We learned how to do a thorough review of systems […]
When you think about all the different “talks” you have with kids as they grow up, the potential consequences of gambling may not seem like an obvious topic. But it’s […]
The lines are drawn. All across the country, people are busy filling out brackets. But some of them may be at risk of losing more than just their office pool. […]
The 15th Annual Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Right now, groups across America are working hard to increase awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services. […]
Our Mission Change the Game Ohio was created to raise awareness of the sheer amount of gambling behaviors that our youth are being exposed to every single day. Many of […]
