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Oregon Attacks Problem Gambling With New Proposed Legislation
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Oregon lawmakers are targeting problem gambling in the latest gaming bill to be filed in the state. The bill would enact an aggressive approach to curbing gambling addiction in Oregon.
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Massachusetts Preparing For Problem Gambling Spike
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http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/casino-gambling/massachusetts_preparing_for_problem_gambling_spike_57866.html
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Massachusetts lawmakers passed gambling expansion legislation last month, and now the lawmakers are preparing for a possible increase in problem gambling from the new casinos.
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Canadian Pediatric Society Warns Against Teen Gambling
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http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/online-casino/canadian_pediatric_society_warns_against_teen_gambling_57818.html
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With online gambling becoming much more prevalent around the world over the past decade, the Canadian Pediatric Society has now warned parents against the dangers of children gambling.
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Illinois Fines Rivers Casino For Targeting Problem Gamblers
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Illinois regulators cracked down this week on their newest gaming facility when the regulators fined Rivers Casino for sending promotional material to problem gamblers.
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Problem Gambling Awareness Week Begins In Pennsylvania
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http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/casino-gambling/problem_gambling_awareness_week_begins_in_pennsylvania_57718.html
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Pennsylvania is expected to become the top gambling destination on the East Coast by the end of the year. This week, the state of observing Problem Gambling Awareness week.
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Problem Gambling Awareness Month Set To Begin In New Jersey
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http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/casino-gambling/problem_gambling_awareness_month_set_to_begin_in_new_jersey_57715.html
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The state of New Jersey has been hard at work expanding their gambling industry over the past couple of years, and now Governor Chris Christie has declared March Problem Gambling Awareness month.
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Kansas Towns Coming Together To Fight Gambling Addiction
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http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/casino-gambling/kansas_towns_coming_together_to_fight_gambling_addiction_57704.html
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With casino gambling coming on to the scene in Kansas in recent years, towns around the state are moving quickly to set up task forces to help combat problem gambling.
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Pennsylvania Walks The Line Between Gaming Revenue And Addiction
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http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/casino-gambling/pennsylvania_walks_the_line_between_gaming_revenue_and_addiction_57686.html
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Pennsylvania lawmakers and the Gaming Control Board in the state have built one of the most successful casino gambling industries in the country in a matter of years, but now, the legislators and gaming regulators are dealing with addiction issues.
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Missouri Eases Problem Gambling Restrictions
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http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/gambling-law/missouri_eases_problem_gambling_restrictions_57576.html
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While most states are moving towards more safeguards for problem gambling, the Missouri Gaming Commission has voted to decrease their oversight, eliminating lifetime self-imposed gambling bans.
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Maine Preparing For Problem Gambling Treatment Increase
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http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/casino-gambling/maine_preparing_for_problem_gambling_treatment_increase_57564.html
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Maine will become a major player in the East Coast gaming industry next year when two open casinos will bring in thousands of customers. The state is preparing for that increase by bolstering its problem gambling treatment options.
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Professor Suggests Drug Be Used To Help Treat Problem Gamblers
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http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/casino-gambling/professor_suggests_drug_be_used_to_help_treat_problem_gamblers_57545.html
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Gambling addiction is rising around the world with the expansion of gambling in many countries, and at least one professor believes that Naltrexone should be used to help treat problem gamblers.
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Anti-Gambling Groups Turning To Familiar Arguments In Florida
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http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/gambling-law/anti_gambling_groups_turning_to_familiar_arguments_in_florida_57521.html
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Anti-gambling groups have started to launch their campaign to stop a bill that would add three casino resorts in South Florida. The first order of business for the anti-gaming groups was to point out a growing problem gambling rate.
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Connecticut Opposite Of Maryland With Problem Gambling Treatment
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http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/casino-gambling/connecticut_opposite_of_maryland_with_problem_gambling_treatment_57494.html
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The state of Maryland has come into the gaming industry with an aggressive approach to curbing problem gambling. The approach is one that some analysts believe Connecticut needs to take a look at.
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Iowa Residents Helping Gambling Thrive By Participating
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http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/casino-gambling/iowa_residents_helping_gambling_thrive_by_participating_57470.html
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Iowa is one of the largest casino gambling states in the country, and lawmakers are being applauded for recognizing the need for the industry within its state limits.
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Gambling Expansion In Massachusetts Includes Addiction Fund
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http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/casino-gambling/gambling_expansion_in_massachusetts_includes_addiction_fund_57427.html
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Massachusetts has learned from the troubles of other states when it comes to dealing with addiction associated with casino expansion, which is why the new bill being debated has aggressive safeguards in place.
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Casinos In Australia Calling Out Lawmakers Over Gambling Limits
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Clubs that operate gambling machines in Australia are calling out lawmakers one by one in an effort to persuade the legislators to take a stand against legislation limiting the amount of money Australians can lose in a casino.
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Problem Gambling Group Throws Support Behind Casino Plan
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Top ranking lawmakers in Massachusetts have thrown their support behind a casino gambling expansion plan, and now the Massachusetts Council on Problem Gambling has backed the part of the bill dealing with prevention and treatment.
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Christian Group Continues To Lobby For Australian Gambling Reform
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Christian groups extended their effort this past week to lobby for gambling reform in Australian casinos. The latest effort came after a study showed public support for reform.
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Charity Claims Internet The Cause Of Increased Gambling Addiction
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The RCA Trust has become the latest group to claim that the Internet is causing an increase in problem gambling cases. The charity has documented a rise in gambling addiction among women.
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Missouri Problem Gambling Level Low According To Study
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While many states are dealing with an increase in problem gambling cases, a new study suggests that Missouri residents do not have much of a gambling problem at all.
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