Gambling advertisements in the United Kingdom(UK) that feature celebrities, sports stars, and social media influencers will no longer be allowed under a new ruling designed to “safeguard young people and vulnerable audiences” from developing a problem with gambling. “These rules will significantly impact gambling advertisers looking to promote their brands using prominent sportspeople and celebrities,” […]
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In 1996, the National Safety Council (NSC) established June as National Safety Month in the United States. The month was created to help increase public awareness of safety and health risks to decrease the number of safety hazards at homes and workplaces. Every summer, the NSC and other organizations provide safety tips on everything from […]
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For Marilyn, her problem with gambling started in 2013 when her husband was sick and in the hospital. “I was only allowed to be with him for an hour a day, and that left a lot of time on my hands,” said Marilyn. “I was at a casino all night, every night. I thought I […]
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The Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP) in Ohio has recently expanded to more locations to reach more people who might be struggling with a problem with gambling. The Ohio Casino Control Commission, in partnership with the Ohio Lottery Commission, received approval to enable VEP across all casinos and racinos properties throughout the state expanding access to more […]
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“I always thought I could quit if I wanted to,” said Steve Kapela, in recovery from problem gambling and Manager of Problem Gambling Treatment and Prevention at the Zepf Center in Toledo, Ohio. “Until the day came when I wanted to, but I couldn’t quit gambling.” Steve knows what it feels like to struggle with […]
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Technology is changing at an unprecedented pace for the gambling industry and is only expected to keep developing in 2022. Experts have many predictions for the future of gambling, but a few evolutions are expected to grow significantly. These include cyberspace and iGaming, virtual reality, and crypto gambling. Cyberspace and iGaming iGaming has continued to […]
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If you follow the news, you’ve likely heard about the significant growth in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Dogecoin. But why exactly has crypto gambling taken off? First, it’s beneficial to know what a cryptocurrency is. A cryptocurrency is a virtual form of proxy payment similar to arcade tokens or casino chips and can be used […]
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With the weather warming up, pools opening for the season, and parks in full bloom, May is the perfect time of year to commit or recommit to physical activity as a family. Because being active is always more fun when you do it outside! Getting outside and being active is even more important if the […]
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Youth gaming isn’t just fun and games anymore. Chris J. Tuell, Ed.D, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS is the Clinical Director of Addiction Services at the Lindner Center of Hope. He is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati. At the Lindner Center of HOPE, Dr. Tuell oversees areas of chemical addictions (drugs […]
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The month of May could mean many different things for you: the arrival of spring, graduation parties, or Memorial Day observances. But May is significant for another reason you might not know – it is Mental Health Awareness Month. You might be wondering how problem gambling and mental health are connected. But gambling addiction has […]
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