After my book on the history, mathematics, and psychology of the gambler’s illusion appeared, I was continually asked questions like these: What makes a person a gambler? It’s difficult to know. There ...

Clearer messaging on gambling harm is needed if the industry is to help customers moderate their gambling behavior, experts have warned. Academics have found that the widely used "Take Time to Think" ...

Studies have shown that our genes may be up to 70% responsible for gambling behavior. Now a new genetic test can identify who may be most predisposed to becoming hooked on gambling. Around 90% of ...

Like driving a car, gamblers should always prepare for a rocky ride—even if they believe they don't have a problem, Flinders University experts say. This follows a review of global research which ...

LAS VEGAS — Downstairs was a sensory overload: Roulette wheels spun, slot-machine chimes rang, and dealers hurried to scoop up stacks of casino chips resting in front of busted blackjack hands. Many ...

Americans were estimated to have legally bet more than $3.3 billion on the NCAA March Madness tournament this year. Sports ...

Nearly all legal online casinos in 2025 actively encourage their players to practice responsible gambling habits. Throughout this page, we will break down many of the ways online casinos are taking ...

Before putting $20 down on the table, audit your mental health, researchers from the Institute of Behavioral Science suggest. Gambling activities are more readily available than ever, but the ...

A new study published in Addicta, the international peer-reviewed journal of the Turkish Green Crescent (Yeşilay), has found ...

Not long ago, gambling largely remained in places designed for gambling. You drove to Las Vegas, bought a lottery ticket at a ...

If you find that you are constantly preoccupied with gambling, whether it’s reminiscing about past wins or planning your next casino session, it might be a sign that you have a gambling addiction.