Understanding more about why people gamble is key to overcoming addiction, psychologists say. Why it matters: Gambling addictions can push people into debt and fuel mental health crises. Studies show ...

Signs of gambling disorder include trying to get even, constantly looking at sports betting apps, worsening anxiety, mood swings, and lying to conceal gambling or financial problems. If a loved one’s ...

Around an estimated five million people want to reduce or quit their gambling, with three-quarters of those wanting to do so despite it not causing them problems, according to the charity GambleAware.

It isn't easy to promote moderation and financial discipline from the bowels of a casino. But that's what Massachusetts state workers try to do every day, amid the clanging bells and flashing lights ...

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), an initiative launched by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). The PGA TOUR has been a member of the NCPG’s Leadership Circle since 2023 ...