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Gambling Disorder Frequently Occurs in Combination With Other Problems—Danish Study
A new study out of Denmark found that people experiencing gambling disorder are more likely to have physical and mental health problems and to have been convicted of a crime. The research also showed that the indirect costs to society of gambling disorder are much larger than one would estimate looking only at its direct impacts. […]
‘Don’t Regret the Bet’ Case Study Shows Michigan Regulator’s Responsible Gaming Campaign Worked
Michiganders who’ve been seeing online gambling ads for more than two years have probably also viewed the state regulator’s “Don’t Regret the Bet” commercials during the same NFL games. Those public service ads offering problem gambling prevention tools will continue into 2024, Sandra Johnson told Bonus on Oct. 10. Johnson, who heads the Michigan Gaming […]
Researchers Investigate ‘Magic Mushrooms’ as Potential Problem Gambling Aid
In a groundbreaking clinical trial, a team of scientists from London Imperial College is investigating the ability of psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic “magic” mushrooms, to treat problem gambling. Beginning early this month, the government-funded study will see neuropharmacological researchers treat a small cohort of five gambling disorder patients with a high dose of […]
Year in Review – NCPG Q&A With Bonus: Executive Director Keith Whyte on Responsible Gaming Progress
The US gambling industry made progress on responsible gaming in 2023, but there’s still a $1 billion funding shortfall. So said Keith Scott Whyte in an interview with Bonus. Whyte is the executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), a nonprofit that fights problem gambling on several fronts. While it may seem a […]
Phil Mickelson Social Post Highlights Importance of Support in Problem Gambling Success
By now, many have seen Phil Mickelson’s lengthy post on Twitter.com (now known as X), speaking about his experience with gambling addiction. In the post, and against the backdrop of a new NFL season, Mickelson acknowledged that for most people, a few bets will only add enjoyment to their fandom. For Mickelson, however, that wasn’t […]
Addabbo Hosts New York Responsible Gaming Webinar, May Take Learnings Into March Outreach
New York State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. hosted a webinar on Sept. 13 to offer problem gambling education to his constituents. On Sept. 18, his office issued a press release about the Responsible Gaming Education Month effort. Plus, his office told Bonus that Addabbo’s New York responsible gaming webinar may yield learnings he can […]
New ‘Ticket in-Bonus Out’ Casino Ticketing Tech Could Pose Problem Gambling Risk
New “ticket in-bonus out” (TIBO) technology from Acres Manufacturing (Acres) could change the casino industry for operators and players alike. However, whether the shift is viewed as positive will likely depend on how the tech is deployed. In the meantime, responsible gambling advocates are urging regulation of the new slot technology to protect player health. […]
Weight-Loss Drugs Show Promise for Treatment of Problem Gambling, Other Addictions
What if a pharmaceutical could offer an answer for people experiencing addictions and compulsive behaviors? That is the question many are asking as an increasing number of patients taking drugs for weight loss have reported an unexpected reduction in addictive or compulsive behaviors. While the evidence so far is primarily anecdotal, some users of Ozempic, […]
Addabbo Remains Active With Gambling Advocacy, Hosting Problem Gambling Zoom on Sept. 13
New York State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. will host a Zoom meeting to educate his constituents about problem gambling. The 7 to 8 p.m. meeting on Sept. 13 is presented by the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) and co-sponsored by Resorts World New York City. The gambling facility is located within the […]
Study Finds That Half of Self-Excluding Gamblers Have Gambled, Mostly at Offshore Casinos
A Swedish survey study has found that 49% of gamblers who had self-excluded have breached their exclusion, most of whom used online casinos. In total, 9% of respondents said they had self-excluded from any form of gambling in the past year. The study by A. Håkansson and N. Komzia from the Department of Clinical Sciences […]
