With the unveiling of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots from tech giants like Microsoft and Google, the era of AI has arrived. After being theorized about for decades, the science fiction future is becoming less and less fictional, and in the coming years AI technologies will begin to be used in many industries, including gambling and […]
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For many children in Ohio, sports betting is now the first form of gambling they will ever be exposed to. Whether they are seeing advertisements for it on TV that feature sports celebrities, encountering media or influencers who talk about it on the internet, or seeing a family member place bets, sports betting has made […]
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Not so long ago, gambling was something people mostly did in a physical location. They went to a casino or racino, bought lottery tickets at the store, or sat down to play the slots. But the arrival of legal, widespread sports betting on smartphones and online changed all of that. Now the majority of sports […]
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Due to the arrival of sports betting in Ohio, incorporating problem gambling care into the work of behavioral health, prevention, and other kinds of organizations has become even more of a necessity. That’s why, as Mental Health Awareness Month kicks off today, Before You Bet is highlighting the easiest way to add gambling to the […]
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With video games increasing in popularity with people of any age, and many video games now including gambling-like mechanics, the lines between problem gambling and gaming addiction are becoming increasingly blurry. Recognizing the signs of someone who might be struggling with gaming addiction is important, since they may already be at risk for or have […]
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One common myth about gambling is that it provides an easy way to unwind and relieve stress. But even though responsible gambling can be a way to spend free time, the random nature of gambling makes it an ineffective way to unwind and can actually increase stress. Instead, as National Stress Awareness Month is observed, […]
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Among responsible gambling advocates, it is common knowledge that exposing children to gambling behaviors when they are young puts them at a higher risk for a problem with gambling when they get older. Less well understood, however, is the relationship between gambling-like activities and problem gambling. A recent review of 45 published academic studies on […]
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Many people may not think of alcohol and gambling as being closely related. However, three out of four individuals diagnosed with gambling disorder also have a co-occurring alcohol use disorder. And when casinos are presented in movies or on television, they are often portrayed as places to enjoy an alcoholic beverage and gamble at the […]
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Sports betting advertisements are now appearing everywhere in Ohio: on television, on billboards, and even on your smartphone. The tide of advertisements is coming at the same time as problem gambling experts across the state express concerns about a rise in the number of people experiencing problem gambling. That’s why, in addition to promoting responsible […]
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With both March Madness and Problem Gambling Awareness Month in full swing, problem gambling-related issues are receiving extra attention. One such area is a recent development brought on by the legalization of sports betting in Ohio: a rise in the number of college or high school athletes who could be at risk for a problem […]
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