David Leong was 16 years old the first time he made money on a sports bet. “I’ll never forget, one day my dad asked me if I thought the Lakers would win,” he said. “I was like, ‘Yeah, sure they would ...

The concept of responsible gambling has been embraced by the gaming industry to show its compassion and concern for those who can’t control that sometimes uncontrollable urge. Not wishing to further ...

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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 ...

A new FanDuel-sponsored podcast/YouTube show focused on problem gambling, "The Comeback with Craig Carton," launched Monday. The first episode sees Carton (whose credits include “The Carton Show” on ...

Sports betting has taken off in the U.S. since it was legalized in 2018, and research shows gambling addiction may be rising along with it. A new study found that online searches for help with ...

As college students across Connecticut return to school this month, some will bring a debilitating secret causing anxiety, suicidal thoughts and financial ruin. The Connecticut Council on Problem ...

Richard Barton, who retired from the U.S. Army in 2012, holds a doctorate in clinical social work and has served as an U.S. Army brigade behavioral health officer and served as chief of social work ...