Two medicines usually given to people who are addicted to opioid drugs also help with compulsive gambling. The finding suggests there may be similar brain circuits involved in behavioural addictions ...

Gambling addiction, often referred to as compulsive gambling or gambling disorder, is a serious condition that can devastate not only the individual’s finances but also their relationships and overall ...

A new company will likely start operating Florida’s compulsive gambling prevention program, according to documents posted quietly on the Florida Gaming Control Commission’s website last week. The ...

Online betting and gambling are skyrocketing in Florida. Jacob, a 26-year-old, is one of many people fighting addiction, and ...

If you find that you are constantly preoccupied with gambling, whether it’s reminiscing about past wins or planning your next casino session, it might be a sign that you have a gambling addiction.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, the nonprofit contracted to run Florida's addictive gambling prevention program, said it's struggling to meet demand after sports ...

TAMPA, Fla. — March Madness is just around the corner, and while that might be exciting for most, this year it has people who help treat those with a gambling addiction cringing. That is because the ...

Recently there has been both good and bad news for people concerned about compulsive gambling. Experts warn that with the start of Internet gambling later this month, New Jersey may see a big increase ...

At a time when there are diminishing resources for people to get help treating compulsive gambling disorders amid continued growth in the gaming industry statewide, some academics and problem gamblers ...

Online sports betting was legalized in Massachusetts just over a year ago. Since then, Bay State gamblers have wagered almost $5 billion dollars. Additionally, while it's illegal for people under the ...

Getting ahead of a gambling problem can help protect your finances. It could even save your life.

LAS VEGAS – As darkness swallowed the sky over Las Vegas, the neon glow of the Strip only grew. The bustle of the city’s nightlife began to take an obvious shape. Crowds gathered outside to see the ...