After her father racked up $91,000 in gambling debt, a GOP lawmaker is pushing federal action to combat addiction as sports betting expands nationwide.

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

Vena Schexnayder understands how difficult it can be to ask for help for a loved one and to find the help one needs after taking that step.

"I'd trade every penny to have him back, I'd continue being in pain every day from work, I'd pay off his debts, I didn't care ...

Most gambling addicts that arrive in treatment programs are eventually diagnosed with another underlying mental health problem, or comorbidity. Gambling addiction rarely develops alone. A new ...

A student scrolling through his phone may not be browsing social media but instead placing small wagers on socio economic issues ...

Men and teen boys between ages 15 and 44 years experienced the highest leaps in gambling-related problems after Ontario ...

Experts emphasize the importance of early intervention and awareness to prevent gambling addiction among young people, highlighting risks associated with early exposure and providing resources for ...

CNN Sports reports on the way gambling addictions prey on fandom, the convenience of online sportsbooks, and masculine culture of competitiveness to corrupt the role of sports in their lives.

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new study finds. The findings add to a growing body of research suggesting that ...

Oregon is failing its residents who struggle with gambling addiction. A recently published scorecard from the Center for Addiction Science, Policy and Research gave Oregon an ...

A Boston lawyer was sentenced to prison after a jury found he stole client funds and falsified records. The attorney ...