Gambling addiction in the U.S. is becoming a fully fledged crisis and “demands a public health response,” activists have ...

Harry Levant was once addicted to gambling. He's now a therapist who helps others struggling with problem-gambling. He talks about the growing public health crisis.

A 2026 study found Texas is less gambling-friendly than many states, yet still ranks high for gambling addiction concerns.

As lawmakers continue to look for ways to kick-start our sluggish and somehow still backward-looking economy, West Virginians are falling prey to another draining and damaging addiction at a higher ...

All 50 states were compared using 20 metrics in a recent study.

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 ...

Getting ahead of a gambling problem can help protect your finances. It could even save your life.

Colorado sports bettors’ favorite wager remains in play after a proposed prohibition on proposition bets was stripped from a ...

Neighboring Nevada and Utah find themselves at the opposite ends of a new WalletHub analysis of states most and least ...

I am not trying to downplay the issue of gambling addiction. I know only too well the pain and suffering it can bring to individuals and their families. Also, just because I may not define a problem ...

Many people gamble, but it’s cause for concern if a loved one’s gambling seems excessive. Signs of gambling disorder include trying to get even, constantly looking at sports b ...