Baseball Players with Gambling Problems, is the Real Problem
There’s a long list of MLB players who have made the news for gambling scandals over the years. The catalog includes everyone from Shawn Chacon…
Can NCAA Athletes Bet on Sports? The Answer May Change
Can NCAA athletes gamble on sports? The answer is currently no, they cannot. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has a firm ban in place on…
Cell Phone Addiction Treatment…through Sports?
Cell phones (aka smartphones, mobile devices, etc.) have made our lives easier. They not only connect us instantaneously to friends, family, loved ones, and anyone…
Questions Over MMA / UFC Gambling Addiction
Just days before UFC 280, Dana White and his Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell issued a statement that shocked a number of fighters. It wasn’t…
Are Race Car Drivers More Prone to Gambling Too?
You may have heard about the prevalence of gambling disorder among athletes. The data points to higher instances of problem gambling (6%), moderate-risk gambling (14%) and low-risk gambling (19%) when compared to the…
Military Gambling Disorder Support
This week, a new study came out that shocked a number of people with vested interest in U.S. military services. Research conducted in a combined…
New Study Shows Potentially Alarming Link Between Military Service and Gambling Disorder
Tuesday 11 October 2022 – At yesterday’s International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) Conference on Gambling and Addiction in Las Vegas, Shane W Kraus, Ph.D., Department of…
Why do Athletes Gamble More Than Others?
Gambling is a popular activity among athletes. It is an additional way to compete and channel their energy, focus and discipline. However, a winning streak…
Can You Stop Gambling on Your Own? What Science Says
Recognizing that your gambling is causing harm and wanting to break free is an important first step on the road to recovery. However, it can be extremely difficult to stop gambling on…
Does Self Exclusion Work for Online Gambling?
Online gambling has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Widespread use of smartphones, high internet connectivity, easy access to online casino platforms, the proliferation of gambling advertising, celebrity endorsements and the rising…