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Counselors concerned with problem betting as football playoffs near
Originally posted by: Eric HalperinCOLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gambling addiction counselors are concerned this football playoff season might come with more problematic gambling. It’s been almost two years since legal sports betting has been available in Ohio and its presence has been hard to miss. “It’s not even just what your favorite sport is anymore; a lot of people just gamble on whatever is available,” Doug Royer said. Royer struggled with a gambling addiction before sports betting came to the state, so when it got here, he said he … Read More »
Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission
BY FILIP TIMOTIJA – 10/25/24 5:50 PM ET The worldwide rise of online gambling poses a significant public health threat, according to a report released Thursday. The report, which was published in the Lancet Public Health journal, found that almost 16 percent of adults and more than 26 percent of adolescents who use slot machine games and online casinos have a gambling disorder. The researchers estimated that this addiction could affect more than 16 percent of adolescents and nearly 9 percent of adults who gamble using sports betting products. “Gambling is not a … Read More »
Ohio offers voluntary ban options for gambling
The legalization of casinos and sports betting is a financial boost for Ohio, but it also poses great temptation for those dealing with gambling addiction as calls to the state’s helpline are on the rise. The Ohio Casino Control Commission has a ‘Voluntary Exclusion List’ for those needing an extra tool in their struggle, part of the ‘Time Out Ohio’ program. Those with gambling issues can ban themselves from Ohio’s casinos, racinos, and sports gaming for one year, five years, or a lifetime. “We launched it just prior to sports … Read More »
