Problem gambling among college students is on the rise, driven by a wave of heavily promoted sports betting apps.

Almost half of those calling about sports betting reported having lost more than $25,000. Nearly one in four reported losing more than $100,000.

The National Council on Problem Gambling adopted a new number after a legal battle ended its use of 1-800-GAMBLER, which it had operated since 2022.

The brains of problem gamblers react more intensely to near misses than casual gamblers, new research from the University of Cambridge has found. The results could help explain what keeps problem ...

New research shows Pennsylvania's record-breaking growth in online casinos coincides with increases in problem gambling rates ...

While his friends lounged in a mountain lodge jacuzzi, Tom hid inside, streaming the Packers game on his phone. He lost $2,500 that night — and some self-respect. "It seriously felt like I cheated on ...

Calls to Florida's problem gambling hotline concerning online wagers have more than doubled since the state legalized sports betting in 2023.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Gambling is big business in Arizona, and has continued to grow ever since sports betting became legal in 2021. In Oct. 2025, preliminary reports show that $967 million was wagered ...

The Powerball jackpot is $1.5 billion and counting and if you haven’t bought a ticket yet, state lotteries across the country are happy to give you a nudge. “Give Your Dreams a Chance,” New Jersey ...