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.

Singapore National Council On Problem Gambling Steps Up Ads
November 6, 2009
Singapore may have legalized casino gambling back in 2005, but that does not mean they are going to sit around and watch problem gambling grow. Singapore is stepping up their efforts in a big way to curb problem gambling...
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How Will Regulated Online Gambling Affect Work Production In US?
October 26, 2009
Now that the ball is rolling on regulating the Internet gambling industry in the US, some gaming experts are starting to wonder what effect the online gambling will have in the workplace...
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Alberta Casino Gamblers Responsible For Self-Exclusion Compliance
October 11, 2009
Problem gamblers in Alberta will soon be required by law to comply with the casino self-exclusion program. If they are found in a casino, the gamblers will be fined $250...
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National Gambling Task Force Focuses On College Students
September 30, 2009
The Task Force on College Gambling Policies believes that with the increased gambling options available to college students that additional resources should be used to curb problem gambling among these students...
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Problem Gambling Bill Gaining Support On Capitol Hill
September 24, 2009
Representative Jim Moran is positive that the US government needs to address problem gambling, that is why he is co-sponsoring a Bill that would ensure that proper treatment for gambling addiction would be available...
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Massachusetts Takes Precautions With Problem Gambling Summit
September 22, 2009
Lawmakers in the state of Massachusetts are joining forces to expand gambling options to include casinos, but they also have their eye on responsible gambling. That is why they held a summit to discuss problem gambling on Monday...
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Illinois Receives Praise From Problem Gambling Expert
September 18, 2009
The state of Illinois received praise for their handling of the gambling expansion movement from an unlikely source, yhe president of the Institute on Problem Gambling in Baltimore, Maryland...
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Arkansas Looking To Speed Up Problem Gambling Resources
September 10, 2009
Arkansas will become the latest state to offer a state lottery later this month, and Arkansas Lottery Director Ernie Passailaigue wants problem gambling resources in place from the start...
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Tuesday Is Gamble-Free Day In New Zealand
August 31, 2009
Many restaurants in New Zealand have joined the crusade to make people aware of Gamble-Free Day, which is Tuesday in the country. The restaurants are offering discounts for anyone who steers clear of gambling that day...
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Problem Gambling Calls May Increase With Big Lottery Jackpot
August 25, 2009
This week may end up being a busy one for problem gambling hot lines across the US. The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is up to $252 million, and for that kind of money, gambling addicts cannot resist temptation...
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Only Three Percent Of Singapore Youths Are Problem Gamblers
August 23, 2009
The Singapore Problem Gambling Conference revealed on Thursday that only three percent of all youths are affected by problem gambling in the country. This number is lower than in many other countries in the world...
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University Of Buffalo Professor Tackles Problem Gambling Again
August 19, 2009
Due to the gambling expansion explosion of the last few years, Senior Research Scientist John W. Welte, Ph.D., will begin a new study that will follow up his groundbreaking investigation of problem gambling back in 2000...
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Midwest Pools Resources At Problem Gambling Conference This Week
August 11, 2009
The more that casino gambling becomes mainstream in the US, the more problem gambling conferences are necessary. This week, experts from the Midwest are converging in St. Louis for one of these conferences. ..
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New Mexico Eyeing Statewide Fund For Problem Gambling
August 9, 2009
The state of New Mexico profits greatly from their casino gambling options, and the New Mexico Problem Gambling Council is now recommending a statewide fund to distribute money to problem gambling programs...
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At Least Kansas Gets Problem Gambling Help Right
August 7, 2009
The state of Kansas has completely botched the casino expansion project that began three years ago. On Thursday, however, the state finally did something right by adding help for problem gamblers...
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Pittsburgh Tackles Problem Gambling Before Rivers Casino Opens
August 3, 2009
The city of Pittsburgh understands the potential problems that could come with expanded casino gambling. That is why the city, in conjunction with the new Rivers casino, is offering ways to cope with problem gambling...
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National Problem Gambling Council Sets 2010 Conference Date
July 26, 2009
The National Council on Problem Gambling has set their annual conference for 2010. The conference will be held in Portland from Thursday June 10th, to Saturday June 12th...
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Gambling Help Lines Doing Good Job Comforting Florida Callers
July 16, 2009
There are twenty-four hour help lines available for callers who are having trouble with gambling addiction in Florida, and the phone line is doing a wonderful job of fielding an increasing amount of calls...
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Queensland Government Tackles problem Gambling With $1 Million
July 11, 2009
The Queensland government understands the need for problem gambling services, that is why they are prepared to spend an additional $1 million in the next year...
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Problem Gambling Treatment Situation In Connecticut Gets Hairy
July 10, 2009
Problem gambling treatment has become a hot issue in Connecticut recently. State legislators have reduced the amount of money that will go towards problem gambling treatment, while the state is increasing their gambling options...
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