Gambling can start as an innocent pastime — a way to have fun and enjoy the thrill of taking a risk. However, for some, what begins as occasional entertainment can spiral into a compulsive behavior ...

A Springfield gambling addiction counselor said gambling addictions are easy to hide and encourages anyone who may be ...

Sports betting is a booming industry, and while experts say it can be a fun fall hobby, gambling can also turn into a severe issue. An estimated 2.5 million U.S. adults face a severe gambling problem ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - With Missouri set to become the latest Heartland state to legalize sports betting, some are raising concerns about the potential impact on gambling addiction numbers in ...

Sports betting is in full swing after launching on December 1 in Missouri, and many Missourians are stepping up to the plate.

With the massive rise of sports betting in the past few years, it may be no surprise that there are more people struggling with a gambling addiction. An estimated 2.5 million adults in the U.S. meet ...

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, highlighting the risks of gambling addiction as the NCAA basketball tournament progresses. Gambling addiction shares similar characteristics with drug and ...

Gambling is no longer confined to neon casino strips or smoky betting shops, it now lives in our phones, on our couches and ...

Online searches for gambling addiction-related terms have surged in recent years across the U.S., especially in states that have legalized online sports betting, according to a study published on ...

Psychiatrist Robert Custer spent his life convincing doctors that compulsive gambling was not an impulse control problem. Today, his research is foundational for diagnosis and treatment.