A wave of U.S. states is considering overhauls to gambling laws and updating regulations meant to protect consumers who exhibit signs of problem gambling. Media outlets have picked up on a particular ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — About 9 million Americans have a mild or severe issue with gambling, according to The National Council on Problem Gambling. But, the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio has a free virtual ...

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 ...

Stephen Matos, 68, is an international gambling recovery specialist who knows what it means to be a problem gambler. "I was a problem gambler for years because my father was a problem gambler and I ...

The state is beginning a new effort to help problem gamblers by allowing them to receive counseling over the telephone. Officials hope the new service, which is paid for with Oregon Lottery proceeds, ...

Online gambling became legal in Pennsylvania in 2017 when Act 42 was passed, permitting online lottery and casino games.

CONCORD, N.H. -- The head of the state’s council on problem gambling says services for compulsive gamblers are needed before a casino is approved in New Hampshire. Ed Talbot, a recovering compulsive ...

Legal sports wagering is coming to Missouri, and betting platforms and state officials alike are preparing. So are those who help people addicted to gambling. Missouri Gaming Commission Chair Jan ...