Increasing Problem of Students Gambling Online

It cannot be denied that there are more and more college student who are resorting to playing at online casinos to help them get by.  Whatever cash and winnings they get from their online casino games go directly to fund their food and lodging allowances.  They also use their winnings to pay off their college loans and debts.

Playing at online casinos, especially online poker, might be beneficial for them in terms of helping them financially, but you also have to look at the negative effects of this. Read more

Britain’s Got Increasing Number of Gambling Addicts

It seems that Britain’s not only got talent, but they also got an increasing number of gambling addicts.

This week, the need for responsible gambling programs was emphasized as GamCare, a charity that helps gambling addicts, reported an increasing number of calls for help.  In fact, the numbers are up by 20%. Read more

Senior Citizens and Gambling Addiction Problems

What used to be a recreational activity is now becoming a big problem as more and more seniors are experiencing gambling addiction problems.  In the years 1974 to 1994 alone, the percentage of seniors who are gambling has increased to 50% from 20%.  In fact, a recent study showed that the most preferred social activity that seniors do is to go to the casinos to gamble or play bingo, instead of going to the movies, shopping, having lunch, or playing golf with friends.

Here is a look at the why there is an increase in seniors gambling. Read more

Three “Pathways” to Gambling Problem

It is without a doubt that gambling has been made much more accessible by the presence of online casinos, and because of this, the government as well as the society are becoming alarmed at the increased rate of gamblers who are having problems with gambling addiction.  The sad thing is that gambling addiction does not choose its victims in terms of social and educational status.  It also does not choose the gender.  In fact, studies have shown that even well-educated yuppies, males even much more prevalent, are not impervious to gambling addiction.  Also, college students who benefit from their online casino earnings are also at risk of gambling addiction.

Clinical researches done to understand gambling addiction has seen three pathways to gambling problems. Read more

Arkansas State Lottery Extends a Helping Hand to Gambling Addicts

It cannot be denied that the gambling industry should participate more when it comes to social awareness programs that talk about the problems that arise from gambling.  It is their responsibility to help people become aware of gambling problems such as gambling addiction and the moral issues that surround gambling such as stealing, lying, suicide, et cetera.

For this reason, the Arkansas State Lottery made a very big and very positive step forward when they began to offer help to those who suffer from gambling addiction. Read more

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