



| Jul 31 |
Midwest Conference On Problem Gambling Begins Today In Kansas City
Today, the Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse begins in Kansas City. The conference will have experts from all over the world speaking on how to slow down and treat problem gambling. |
| Jul 31 |
Problem Gambling Competition Offers Missouri Students Scholarships
The Missouri Gaming Association wants to ensure that underage gamblers stay out of their casinos. That is why the Association has given away scholarships for students who raise awareness for their fellow students. |
| Jul 31 |
Pennsylvania Casinos Allow Problem Gamblers, Then Keep Winnings
Over fifty gamblers have been busted in Pennsylvania casinos after hitting jackpots. The casinos have confiscated the self-excluded gamblers winnings after allowing them to play slot machines. |
| Jul 31 |
Stricter Problem Gambling Regulations Targeted In British Columbia
The British Columbia legislature shed light on problem gambling in the province on Thursday, with several members calling attention to a system that is not working. |
| Jul 31 |
Ohio To Receive Information On Problem Gambling In July
Now that Ohio voters have accepted casino gambling, the state has began preparations to ensure that all residents are well-informed about the possibilities of problem gambling that will exist. |
| Jul 31 |
Problem Gambling Program Funding Cut In Oregon
All across the country, states are increasing their gambling options. In Oregon, however, gambling is down, causing a cut in funds for problem gambling programs. |
| Jul 31 |
Iowa Woman Accused Of Stealing Money To Fund Gambling Addiction
An Iowa woman that had worked at her job for over fifteen years was arrested this month and charged with theft. The woman, according to authorities, was stealing from her employer to fuel her gambling addiction. |
| Jul 31 |
Problem Gambling Awareness Week Ending With Information Blitz
Problem Gambling Awareness Weeks is winding down and the upcoming weekend will be filled with seminars and other outlets to help spread knowledge on gambling addiction treatment programs. |
| Jul 31 |
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. |
| Jul 31 |
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. |
| Jul 31 |
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. |
| Jul 31 |
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. |
| Jul 31 |
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. |
| Jul 31 |
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." |
| Jul 31 |
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. |

