It often seems like harmless fun. But beneath the flashing lights and promises of easy money lies a powerful psychological pull that can trap even the most cautious players.

Gambling addiction represents one of the most destructive forces that can tear through family structures, creating widespread damage that often spans generations. While it may begin innocuously, ...

Our country has a gambling problem. More than 8% of adults are negatively impacted by gambling, on some level. And 1% of ...

A new doctoral dissertation shows that gambling disorder is linked to brain networks involved in self-control and brain reward functions. By combining several brain imaging methods, the research ...

WGAL’s In Focus examined gambling addiction in Pennsylvania, where gambling is available through casinos, sports wagering, ...

Researchers analyzed millions of electronic health records and found a major difference between states that greenlit sports gambling and those that didn’t.

We have spent too long treating gambling harm as a failure of character. A ruthless approach to regulation is needed ...

The Texas Medical Association has concerns about how prediction market platforms, like Kalshi and Polymarket, could lead more young adults to develop gambling addictions. The organization wants state ...

With billions of more dollars and dozens of more games, this World Cup will be a bookmaker bonanza. Here's how to keep yourself safe while wagering.