From fantasy sports and card games to online gambling and sports betting, there are many opportunities to gamble on college campuses and in their communities. In fact, three out of four college students have reported engaging in some form of gambling. With sports betting and different forms of gambling expanding in Ohio, the risk of […]
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Many people know that gambling is a major contributor to the global economy. But did you know that it has grown so much in the last five years that 26% of the world population now gambles at least once a year? With that number likely to increase as various new forms of gambling are legalized […]
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Gambling entertainment has moved far beyond just poker. Gambling streams have recently risen in popularity on video game streaming platforms like Twitch, where content creators play slots and other gambling games for audiences of hundreds of thousands of people in exchange for sponsorships. Some streamers have played in online cryptocurrency casinos that are outside the […]
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The story is becoming a common one in Ohio: a parent opens their credit card bill for the month, only to discover that their child has spent a surprising amount of money on video game loot boxes, power ups, or skins. Many online and phone games now include all those and more, which are easy […]
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For Josh McClellan, gambling went from a casual activity to a vicious cycle that he couldn’t seem to stop. “You gamble, you go home, you’re depressed for a month. Then you get another paycheck.” That would kick the cycle into full gear again. “I got to a point where I was just sick and tired […]
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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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