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New York Steps Up Gambling Addiction Recovery Centers
The state of New York has expanded gambling much like many other states around the US, but they have also made sure there are plenty or resources for those with gambling addictions.

Education The Key During National Problem Gambling Awareness Week
National Problem Gambling Awareness Week began on Monday and agencies all across the US are educating people on all of treatment options that are available for those with a gambling addiction.

Problem Gambling Awareness Week Begins Sunday In Florida
Governor Charlie Crist has proclaimed March 7th through March 13th Problem Gambling Awareness week in Florida. The United Way of Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse will be one of the groups participating in raising awareness.

Women Dealing With Increased Problem Gambling In Australia
A new study indicates that women in Australia have become more prone to falling into bouts of problem gambling then men. Both genders, however, are fueling a rise in gambling in the country.

No Gambling Addictions Reported Stemming From Dodge City Casino
The casino in Dodge City was the first to open in the state of Kansas and after the first seven months of gambling at the casino, no cases of gambling addiction are on record at New Chance, an addiction treatment center in Dodge City.

APA Proposes Gambling To Be Classified As Behavioral Addiction
The American Psychiatric Association is proposing a change in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health that would classify gambling as a "behavioral addiction."

Video Lottery Terminals Linked To Gambling Addiction In Women
Video lottery terminals are a popular form of gambling that has caught on throughout the world in the past decade. Now, the VLTs are thought to be the main cause of gambling addiction in women.

US Researchers Claim Gambling Addiction Can Be Treated With Meds
US researchers have conducted a study that indicates that addiction medication could be a useful tool in the attempt to combat problem gambling.

Singapore National Council On Problem Gambling Steps Up Ads
Singapore may have legalized casino gambling back in 2005, but that does not mean they are going to sit around and watch problem gambling grow. Singapore is stepping up their efforts in a big way to curb problem gambling.

How Will Regulated Online Gambling Affect Work Production In US?
Now that the ball is rolling on regulating the Internet gambling industry in the US, some gaming experts are starting to wonder what effect the online gambling will have in the workplace.

Alberta Casino Gamblers Responsible For Self-Exclusion Compliance
Problem gamblers in Alberta will soon be required by law to comply with the casino self-exclusion program. If they are found in a casino, the gamblers will be fined $250.

National Gambling Task Force Focuses On College Students
The Task Force on College Gambling Policies believes that with the increased gambling options available to college students that additional resources should be used to curb problem gambling among these students.

Problem Gambling Bill Gaining Support On Capitol Hill
Representative Jim Moran is positive that the US government needs to address problem gambling, that is why he is co-sponsoring a Bill that would ensure that proper treatment for gambling addiction would be available.

Massachusetts Takes Precautions With Problem Gambling Summit
Lawmakers in the state of Massachusetts are joining forces to expand gambling options to include casinos, but they also have their eye on responsible gambling. That is why they held a summit to discuss problem gambling on Monday.

Illinois Receives Praise From Problem Gambling Expert
The state of Illinois received praise for their handling of the gambling expansion movement from an unlikely source, yhe president of the Institute on Problem Gambling in Baltimore, Maryland.

Arkansas Looking To Speed Up Problem Gambling Resources
Arkansas will become the latest state to offer a state lottery later this month, and Arkansas Lottery Director Ernie Passailaigue wants problem gambling resources in place from the start.

Tuesday Is Gamble-Free Day In New Zealand
Many restaurants in New Zealand have joined the crusade to make people aware of Gamble-Free Day, which is Tuesday in the country. The restaurants are offering discounts for anyone who steers clear of gambling that day.

Problem Gambling Calls May Increase With Big Lottery Jackpot
This week may end up being a busy one for problem gambling hot lines across the US. The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is up to $252 million, and for that kind of money, gambling addicts cannot resist temptation.

Only Three Percent Of Singapore Youths Are Problem Gamblers
The Singapore Problem Gambling Conference revealed on Thursday that only three percent of all youths are affected by problem gambling in the country. This number is lower than in many other countries in the world.

University Of Buffalo Professor Tackles Problem Gambling Again
Due to the gambling expansion explosion of the last few years, Senior Research Scientist John W. Welte, Ph.D., will begin a new study that will follow up his groundbreaking investigation of problem gambling back in 2000.