Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling Issues in Society

Gambling addiction/obsession is an illness which can never really be cured, but only contained or transformed. Some people tend to be more vulnerable than others, just like alcohol and drug use. On top of that, most true problem gamblers are unable to change on their own. Eventually, the only way for a compulsive gambler to get help is to recognize there is a problem through some disastrous event (usually financial) and join a group such as Gamblers Anonymous.org.

State goverments across the nation are always developing new programs and dedicating money to gambling addiction research. At CasinoGamblingWeb.com, our job is to bring you the latest information on problem gambling in society. Read below, we created a list of our most recent gambling addiction news stories.

Senate In Iowa Considering Bill To Lower Gambling Treatment Funds
April 16, 2008
The state Senate in Iowa is considering a Bill that would lower the money being spent on gambling treatment, the Bill comes at a time when revenue from casinos is at its peak...
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GB Group Suggests Self-Exclusion Program to Control Problem Gambling Online
March 12, 2008
In order to control problem gambling in the entire online industry the UK group, GB, has suggested a new self-exclusion program for problem gamblers...
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Kansas Following Missouri Lead in Helping Problem Gamblers
March 12, 2008
Kansas is following the lead of another state, Missouri, and is planning to launch the Kansas Responsible Gambling Alliance on Thursday...
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Maui Man Sentenced in Internet Gambling Foot Locker Theft Case
February 17, 2008
A Maui man who worked for Foot Locker was sentenced for stealing money from the company and using that money to pay his debts from Internet gambling...
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Gambling Rehabilitation Center Opposed By Residents in Virginia
February 17, 2008
People have used the excuse of not having enough solutions available to problem gamblers as a way of opposing casino's in their area, in Virginia, they've gone as far as to oppose a rehab center...
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New Zealand Takes Right Approach To Help Curb Problem Gambling
February 15, 2008
The Think Tank is set for their annual International meeting, and much of the focus will be on how pro active a role New Zealand has taken to help curb problem gambling...
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Singapore To Help Curb Gambling Problems By Banning Bankrupts
January 22, 2008
Singapore does not even have their new casinos open yet, but they already have plans to help stop problem gambling by banning certain groups from entering their casinos...
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Legal State Lotteries Addictive Like Crack Cocaine
December 28, 2007
State lotteries are finding new and bigger ways to take money out of the pockets of the poor and underprivileged...
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Illinois Governor's Former Finance Chairman Ordered Gambling Counseling
December 21, 2007
The Governor of Illinois is warning people not to rush to judgement after his former Finance Chairman, Christopher Kelly, plead not guilty to charges of concealing income...
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Problem Gamblers in Oklahoma Receiving Help Thanks to Unclaimed Tickets
December 21, 2007
In Oklahoma, gamblers who have problems with their habits are receiving help from an unlikely source, people who have actually won money gambling...
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Problem Gambling Counselors Moving To Hotlines in Singapore
December 3, 2007
For all that believe not enough is being done about problem gambling around the World, comes a story of a helpline that is being set up for counselors to help gamblers...
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Illinois Could Implement Controversial Problem Gambling Program
November 19, 2007
Illinois state casinos may start requesting Id's from every patron to every casino in the state if the Illinois Gaming Board approves a proposed program to help problem gamblers...
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Teen Problem Gambling on The Rise According To Survey
November 9, 2007
Teenage kids have many pressures on them in today's world, and one area where problems are arising for these children is in the gambling arena...
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Problem Gamblers Being Helped at 85 Percent Rate in Adelaide
October 19, 2007
Problem gambling is an epidemic that affects not only gamblers but their families also, but for one program in Australia, people are finding help for their addictions...
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Colleges Helping Problem Gambling Students Through Various Programs
October 19, 2007
A growing number of college students around the country are succumbing to problem gambling, and it is a dilemma that universities are starting to address...
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Illinois Begins Voluntary Self Exclusion Program For State Lottery
October 16, 2007
While many states are expanding the capabilities for gamblers to get their "fix", Illinois has started a program that could help potential problem gamblers stay away...
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Problem Gambling Study Reveals Highest Risk For Online Poker Players
October 6, 2007
A study has been going on in Sweden for the past year and the results are as expected, many online poker players are turning into problem gamblers, and regulation is needed...
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Illinois State Attorney Makes Plea Against Expanded Gambling
October 4, 2007
While the state of Illinois is trying to pass legislation that would allow for more casino gambling, the Tazewell County state attorney has made a plea against the expansion...
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Chinese Communist Party Using Film To Curb Gambling Habits
September 25, 2007
With Macau becoming as big as it is over the past few years, many Chinese government officials have fell into the trap of compulsive gambling. ..
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Anti-Gambling Groups' Strongest Argument Officially Defeated
September 21, 2007
Study after study has concluded that gambling problems do not increase when casinos expand to new areas, it is time the religious right and other anti-gaming groups put this argument to rest...
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