The lines are drawn. All across the country, people are busy filling out brackets. But some of them may be at risk of losing more than just their office pool. Read about the risks that the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament poses to problem gamblers, and what resources are available to help. Addiction is a disease […]
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The 15th Annual Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Right now, groups across America are working hard to increase awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services. We can all play a role in supporting the mission of this grassroots campaign. Learn more about Problem Gambling Awareness Month and how you can […]
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Our Mission Change the Game Ohio was created to raise awareness of the sheer amount of gambling behaviors that our youth are being exposed to every single day. Many of the digital games that young people play for hours on end simulate the same excitement experienced by gamblers. Opportunities for instant upgrades, mystery loot boxes […]
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Games such as “Overwatch” include paid “loot boxes” that some psychologists have called a form of gambling. Nov. 28, 2018 / 4:27 PM EST By Benjamin Pu A growing backlash against video game “loot boxes” — in which players pay for the chance to win digital goods — has gained a major new backer: the Federal […]
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In May of 2018, a Supreme Court ruling allowed for individual states to determine the legality of sports gambling – and many states across the country didn’t waste time in taking advantage of the potential profit. Eight states have already legalized sports gambling, two more have bills pending and NCPG expects up to 30 more […]
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Don’t Miss the Annual ConferenceThursday, Feb. 28th & Friday March 1st The 2019 Ohio Problem Gambling Conference will once again feature presentations from both local and national experts. This year’s keynote speakers include: Thursday: Dr. Rachel A. Volberg Research Associate Professor in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts […]
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Superbowl 51: Illegal Betting & Gambling Problems Addicted gamblers desperate to bet and unable to control their gambling are particularly susceptible to abuse by bookies Wednesday, February 1, 2017, Washington, DC One concern about the massive amount of illegal betting on Superbowl 51—estimated at $4.5 billion by the American Gaming Association—is the relationship between illegal […]
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Happy 2019! We are officially one week into the New Year, and working hard to maintain our New Year’s Resolutions. Was your New Year’s resolution to stop or reduce your gambling? CONGRATULATIONS! Did you know that about 45% of Americans make at least one New Year’s Resolution, but only three out of four of us […]
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A class of drugs called dopamine agonists, used mainly to treat Parkinson’s disease, has long been suspected of causing strange psychological side effects, such as compulsive gambling and sexual activity. But a meta-analysis published today in JAMA Internal Medicine aims to settle the question and change the way doctors, patients, and regulators handle the drugs. The analysis […]
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The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has welcomed consumer protection measures contained in the new bill published by Senators Orrin Hatch and Charles Schumer this week on federal oversight of sports betting. The organization stopped short, however, of taking a position on the overall legislation, adding that it remains neutral on legalized gambling. The bill, if passed, would make provision […]
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The brackets are set. It’s a good time to make sure our commitment to preventing problem gambling is too. Check out our latest blog post about the potential problems of sports betting. #PGAM https://t.co/rs0HTduudi
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