When most sports betting was done in physical locations, like an in-person sportsbook or casino outside of Ohio, identifying someone struggling with a problem with gambling was a little easier. […]
Activities can be more engaging when they’re fast, but that quickness can lead to extra risks when it comes to gambling. The practice of placing multiple quick bets on small […]
With sports betting being legal in Ohio and in over 30 other states, it’s also becoming more popular for young adults – despite many being under the legal age to […]
Fantasy sports and sports betting might seem similar to many people. But in Ohio, it’s important to know that fantasy sports and sports betting are actually classified differently when it […]
With tomorrow being Independence Day, now is a time when people often pause to celebrate our freedom and honor the active military and veterans who’ve served to protect it. With […]
With sports betting currently one of the forms of gambling that is most commonly advertised to college students — including some students who are under the legal gambling age of […]
In a move meant to ensure that the sports betting advertising that is now a regular presence on sports broadcasts remains responsible, many of the major sports leagues and several […]
Technology has changed young people’s lives in many ways. But perhaps the most significant for youth gambling prevention advocates is how easily and quickly youth can be introduced to sports […]
Anyone can be impacted by problem gambling. But because of certain societal factors, some groups of Ohioans are at greater risk for developing a problem with gambling. As Ohio celebrates […]
Summer is finally here! The Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the warmer months. And since it’s also the time to make plans for how to spend time […]
With the unveiling of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots from tech giants like Microsoft and Google, the era of AI has arrived. After being theorized about for decades, the science fiction […]
For many children in Ohio, sports betting is now the first form of gambling they will ever be exposed to. Whether they are seeing advertisements for it on TV that […]
Not so long ago, gambling was something people mostly did in a physical location. They went to a casino or racino, bought lottery tickets at the store, or sat down […]
Due to the arrival of sports betting in Ohio, incorporating problem gambling care into the work of behavioral health, prevention, and other kinds of organizations has become even more of […]
With video games increasing in popularity with people of any age, and many video games now including gambling-like mechanics, the lines between problem gambling and gaming addiction are becoming increasingly […]
One common myth about gambling is that it provides an easy way to unwind and relieve stress. But even though responsible gambling can be a way to spend free time, […]
Among responsible gambling advocates, it is common knowledge that exposing children to gambling behaviors when they are young puts them at a higher risk for a problem with gambling when […]
Many people may not think of alcohol and gambling as being closely related. However, three out of four individuals diagnosed with gambling disorder also have a co-occurring alcohol use disorder. […]
Sports betting advertisements are now appearing everywhere in Ohio: on television, on billboards, and even on your smartphone. The tide of advertisements is coming at the same time as problem […]
With both March Madness and Problem Gambling Awareness Month in full swing, problem gambling-related issues are receiving extra attention. One such area is a recent development brought on by the […]
