While online searches for gambling addiction help had declined or stabilized in 2020 as the Covid pandemic halted sporting events, the searches increased year over year since 2021, when 32 states ...

The gambling industry, like the alcohol industry, profits off problem users. States and Congress must regulate its most addictive lures.

A gambling expert says one reason is the recent rise in sports gambling apps and how socially acceptable it is to bet on sports.

The question facing policymakers isn’t whether gambling should exist, but how to prevent addiction and predation while permitting recreational use. Banning online casinos and more effectively ...

Online searches for gambling addiction-related terms have surged in recent years across the U.S., especially in states that have legalized online sports betting, according to a study published on ...