Now that Super Bowl is over, we’re gearing up for March Madness. With sports ramping up this season, it may be tempting to fall into problem gambling. Gateway Foundation’s President of Community ...

The line between gaming and gambling is becoming increasingly blurred thanks to in game loot boxes which are designed to mimic gambling, according to the Problem Gambling Foundation. A new programme ...

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced the annual observance of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), which falls in March. Each year, PGAM is dedicated to increasing public ...

Gambling addiction represents one of the most destructive forces that can tear through family structures, creating widespread damage that often spans generations. While it may begin innocuously, ...

For most people, betting on sports is recreational and responsible. But not for everyone. And for people who have an addiction to gambling, the March Madness NCAA tournament can be a particularly ...

Gambling: Known also as betting or gaming, involves the wagering of something of value on a random event with the intent of winning something else of value in return. Gambling thus requires three ...

Sports betting is now legal in 39 and D.C. But public health experts are concerned about gambling disorders, and are calling for more limits on sports gambling to prevent addiction. Betting on sports ...

Iowa legislators are considering legalizing online casino games, which opponents argue could increase problem gambling. Since Iowa legalized sports betting in 2019, searches for gambling help and the ...

It often seems like harmless fun. But beneath the flashing lights and promises of easy money lies a powerful psychological pull that can trap even the most cautious players.

AI models are supposed to spot when they should stop responding to sensitive topics. I saw how and why those plans can fail. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy ...

Katia Riddle is a correspondent at NPR covering mental health. She has reported extensively on the impact of events such as Hurricane Helene, Los Angeles wildfires and the loneliness epidemic. Prior ...