COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A local family is hoping that sharing their experience with problem gambling can help others who are struggling. With March Madness about to begin, it’s a popular time for ...

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), an initiative launched by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). The PGA TOUR has been a member of t ...

Richard Barton, who retired from the U.S. Army in 2012, holds a doctorate in clinical social work and has served as an U.S. Army brigade behavioral health officer and served as chief of social work ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With football season now in full swing, problem gambling experts are sounding the alarm about the dangers ...

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 ...

Gambling is no longer confined to neon casino strips or smoky betting shops, it now lives in our phones, on our couches and in the middle of televised sports. As this new wave of gambling addiction ...

As gambling access continues to increase across the Commonwealth, the Council’s role as a trusted resource for education, prevention and recovery is more important than ever.” — Dr. Carolyn Hawley, ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) today announced it has adopted 1-800-MY-RESET as the new National Problem Gambling Helpline™ number, designed ...

University of Maryland researchers warn of a sharp increase in disordered gambling since the legalization of mobile sports betting in the state. Mobile sports betting became legal in Maryland in 2022, ...