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Emergence of High-Interest Loans Alongside Legal Gambling Spells Recipe for Trouble in Brazil

Brazil's combo of legal gambling and high-interest loans is creating a perfect storm for Brazilians at risk of developing a gambling problem.

Posted on: November 20, 2024 | | Robyn McNeil

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High-Precision Geolocation Could Unlock New Possibilities for Responsible Gambling: XPoint CEO

Geolocation is a regulatory requirement to ensure in-state play. But in the future, it could be much more, says XPoint CEO Manu Gambhir.

Posted on: May 13, 2025 | | Robyn McNeil

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Gambling is Riskier for Neurodivergent People, But Tailored Treatments May Aid in Recovery

A GambleAware-backed study is investigating the best practices for treating gambling harm among neurodiverse people.

Posted on: May 6, 2025 | | Robyn McNeil

Magnetic Brain Stimulation Can Reduce Gambling Cravings, Support Gambling Addiction Therapies

Researchers found that magnetic brain stimulation can reduce cravings in those experiencing gambling addictions for at least six months.

Posted on: April 17, 2025 | | Robyn McNeil

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Illinois Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Treat Gambling Disorder as a Substance Addiction

After passing the Senate, an Illinois bill to classify compulsive gambling as a substance use disorder is with the House Rules Committee.

Posted on: April 9, 2025 | | Robyn McNeil

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New Model of Psychiatry Struggles With How to Classify Gambling Problems

New research indicates that even within a more flexible take on psychiatry, gambling problems are multifaceted and complex to pin down.

Posted on: April 7, 2025 | | Robyn McNeil

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Cognitive Motivational Behavior Therapy is More Effective Than Gamblers Anonymous

A recent study found cognitive motivational behavior therapy is more effective than Gamblers Anonymous for problem gamblers.

Posted on: April 3, 2025 | | Robyn McNeil

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Gambling Helplines See Spikes in Prank Calls Due to Troublesome Social Media Trend

US gambling helplines are routinely overwhelmed by prank calls thanks to engagement-seeking social media architects.

Posted on: March 24, 2025 | | Robyn McNeil

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Resorts World Las Vegas Denies Wrongdoing, Settles for $10.5 M in Illegal Bookmaking Investigation

Resorts World will pay a $10.5 million fine to settle a complaint filed by the NGCB over the resort's anti-money laundering failures.

Posted on: March 24, 2025 | | Robyn McNeil

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DraftKings Renews Funding for State Problem Gambling Councils, Launches National RG Campaign

DraftKings has recommitted its support of state-level problem gambling councils with renewed funding for nationwide resources.

Posted on: March 17, 2025 | | Robyn McNeil

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