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- Student Gambling at Colleges as Serious as Substance Abuse
Research has shown that anywhere from 3 percent to 11 percent of college students have serious gambling problems, putting them at risk for failing out of school, accruing more debt than just school loans and ruining relationships. more...
- Internet Gambling More Addictive Than Offline Gambling
Online gamblers are 10 times more likely to be problem gamblers than are those people who frequent casinos, according to the 2007 British Gambling Prevalence Survey. more...
- How to Prevent Your Child From Gambling Online
With many children having 24-hour access to computers in their bedrooms - and a parent's credit card number at their disposal - you may not even realize how much of a threat online gambling sites can be to your children. more...
- Experts Say Slot Machines Pose Particular Risk for Compulsive, Addicted Gamblers
Compulsive gambling can take many forms, but several experts have identified slot machines as a source of particular risk for individuals who may be prone to this type of addictive behavior. more...