Commission Discusses Problem Gambling Ahead of Gaming Expansion

Published April 13, 2014

Commission discusses problem gambling ahead of gaming expansion
… on problem gambling in the era of expanded gaming. The state Gaming Commission is trying to get a handle on what contributes to gambling addictions and how they can head that off as they prepare to welcome four new casinos in the state of New York.
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Problem gambling contract surprises
The Salvation Army says it was unaware it would be taking over as the lead agency for gambling addiction services after the Ministry of Health controversially cut funding to the Problem Gambling Foundation. The foundation's failure to win a tender …
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Brain study offers hope for gambling addicts
The findings support the idea that gambling addiction has a neurological basis and could be treated with drugs that target regions of the brain, or counselling that aims to counter distortions that result in compulsive gambling. "Based on these results …
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