Games such as “Overwatch” include paid “loot boxes” that some psychologists have called a form of gambling. Nov. 28, 2018 / 4:27 PM EST By Benjamin Pu A growing backlash against […]
In May of 2018, a Supreme Court ruling allowed for individual states to determine the legality of sports gambling – and many states across the country didn’t waste time in […]
Don’t Miss the Annual ConferenceThursday, Feb. 28th & Friday March 1st The 2019 Ohio Problem Gambling Conference will once again feature presentations from both local and national experts. This year’s […]
Superbowl 51: Illegal Betting & Gambling Problems Addicted gamblers desperate to bet and unable to control their gambling are particularly susceptible to abuse by bookies Wednesday, February 1, 2017, Washington, […]
Happy 2019! We are officially one week into the New Year, and working hard to maintain our New Year’s Resolutions. Was your New Year’s resolution to stop or reduce your […]
A class of drugs called dopamine agonists, used mainly to treat Parkinson’s disease, has long been suspected of causing strange psychological side effects, such as compulsive gambling and sexual activity. […]
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has welcomed consumer protection measures contained in the new bill published by Senators Orrin Hatch and Charles Schumer this week on federal oversight of sports betting. The organization stopped […]
Last year, as part of the Before You Bet campaign, Origo introduced a character named Todd. We created TV, radio and digital materials that followed Todd through a typical day […]
LOSE WEIGHT? CHECK. START EXERCISING? CHECK. STOP SMOKING? CHECK. It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list. In addition […]
The calendar has reached Christmas Eve – and at Get Set Before You Bet, we’d like to give the gift of encouraging words to those struggling with a gambling addiction. […]
The holidays can be a hard time for people dealing with a gambling addiction. For thousands across the country, it’s often a very lonely struggle. Shame and embarrassment may keep […]
Gambling is an addiction that doesn’t discriminate. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or socio-economic background. But perhaps one of the more surprising segments of our population at […]
The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends. At Get Set Before You Bet, it’s a time to remind everyone to celebrate safely and gift responsibly. Over […]
In May of 2018, the Supreme Court struck down a federal law that prohibited gambling on individual sporting events. Almost immediately, 30 states rushed to take advantage of what’s projected […]
The holiday season may be full of fun and family gatherings. But for those experiencing or recovering from a gambling problem, it’s also a season full of temptations. It could […]
VA is doing little to address growing concern about vets’ problem gambling. After risking their lives in combat, many vets don’t feel that rolling the dice for money is that […]
Ted Leonsis was never a gambler. An entrepreneur, a businessman, a philanthropist, an investor — but never much of a gambler. So, he’s perhaps an unlikely torchbearer for one of […]
“What we’re really buying is the fantasy that we might win, as opposed to really believing we will.” With more than $1.6B (yes, billion) in the Mega Millions jackpot and over […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2018 CONTACT: Cait Huble CaitH@ncpgambling.org 202-360-4560 Washington, D.C. – As the Mega Millions jackpot has reached record levels, the National Council on Problem Gambling urges consumers to […]
Gambling watchdogs in different parts of the world have been growing more concerned with each passing year over the rise in problem gamblers especially amongst the younger generation. The United […]
