As New Yorkers prepare for more casinos to be built in New York State, many are hearing the phrase “problem gambling” for the first time. People know about alcoholism and drug abuse, but millions of people have never heard of this issue, also referred to as gambling addiction and clinically diagnosed by medical professionals as… Read more »
From our knowledge of gambling addiction’s triggers, we know that some people choose to gamble to fill time when they’re bored. Others gamble to avoid problems and frustration. Other problem gamblers choose to gamble as a method of relaxation or a way to celebrate good news. For a problem gambler in recovery, it is very… Read more »
KnowTheOdds defines gambler’s fallacy, an issue that can affect the thinking of many gamblers and hurt people with gambling addiction.
Millions of people throughout the world are struggling with gambling addiction. And every day, many more are researching problem gambling – seeking to understand problem gambling and why some people are unable to stop, and trying to identify a way to prevent or permanently treat this addiction. Studies are ongoing all over the world –… Read more »
Do online games and mobile apps lead children to problem gambling? Kids hooked to competitive games may be at risk for gambling addiction as they get older.
Today, KnowTheOdds is excited to launch new videos, an infographic and a new Spanish-language gambling addiction resource site for people interested in learning more about problem gambling.
