Daniel Umfleet, CEO and founder of Denver-based Kindbridge Behavioral Health, says most people who use his telehealth services never discuss gambling as a potential behavioral issue until they seek treatment.

The impacts of severe gambling pose similar threats to a person's physical and mental well-being as a chronic health condition or alcohol and illegal drug use, a new study suggests.

For many a poker night with friends or a quick trip to the casino is harmless fun. But, for others, gambling can spiral into something more dangerous. “The National Council on Problem Gambling.” (NCPG) defines problem gambling as a gambling behavior ...

Millions of Americans placed bets on the Super Bowl this year. For most, it's just entertainment. But for thousands of Floridians, that bet could be the latest fix in a dangerous addiction.

“High Stakes: Gambling Addiction, Beyond Borders” is a three-part series by New England Public Media looking at the public health movement to address gambling in Massachusetts and the United States, and what can be learned from two countries with very ...

Problem gambling in adulthood is more likely among those exposed to gambling as children, according to a new study.

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 services while assigned to Fort Sill, Oklahoma. His ...

The National Problem Gambling Hotline can be reached at 1-800-MY-RESET. The new number, the NCPG says, strengthens visibility nationally and modernizes the network. Additional resources associated with the new number will expand throughout 2026 and 2027 in the NCPG's efforts to increase awareness.

Iowa legislators are considering legalizing online casino games, which opponents argue could increase problem gambling. Since Iowa legalized sports betting in 2019, searches for gambling help and the amount of money wagered have significantly increased.