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NCPG 2025 Helpline Report: Jaime Costello on Gambling Harm Trends

NCPG’s Jaime Costello discusses the 2025 helpline report, rising online gambling harm, financial stress and the launch of 1-800-MY-RESET.

Posted on: June 24, 2026 | | Cole Rush

National Council on Problem Gambling releases annual report on helpline callers.

Problem Gambling Report Shows Younger, More Racially Diverse Bettors Seeking Help

The annual report from the National Council on Problem Gambling shows a trend of younger, racially diverse, online bettors calling helpline

Posted on: June 1, 2026 | | Cole Rush

Kalshi joins the National Council on Problem Gambling.

Kalshi Joins Problem Gambling Group as it Claims to be a Financial Trading Company

Prediction market firm Kalshi has insisted it's not a gambling platform, but it recently joined the National Council on Problem Gambling

Posted on: May 21, 2026 | | Cole Rush

Treating gambling addiction takes an understanding of how the brain works.

Understanding a Gambler’s Brain: How to Effectively Treat Addiction

Allen R. Miller of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy explains that understanding how the brain works is key to treating gambling disorder

Posted on: May 18, 2026 | | Cole Rush

Arizona Lottery director talks about RG.

Arizona’s Safety Net: How the Lottery Makes Responsible Gaming a Priority

Arizona Lottery Executive Director Alec Thomson shares with PlayUSA how the Lottery puts responsible gambling front and center

Posted on: May 15, 2026 | | Cole Rush

Michigan Regulators Launch Campaign Aimed at Preventing Youth Gambling

A new campaign in Michigan, "Don't Bet on Your Future," is a multi-prong approach at preventing youth gambling

Posted on: May 13, 2026 | | Cole Rush

Gold King Chess Piece Stands on the Board Among Silver Pieces

Kalshi’s Cross-Platform Self-Exclusion Program and What It Means for Prediction Markets

Seeking better protection for traders? Learn how Kalshi’s new cross-platform self-exclusion program works and what it means for the industry.

Posted on: April 16, 2026 | | Cole Rush

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NCPG Endorses Landmark Bipartisan POINTS Act to Combat Gambling Addiction

The NCPG officially endorses the POINTS Act, the first bipartisan federal bill in 15 years aimed at funding gambling addiction treatment and prevention.

Posted on: March 19, 2026 | | Cole Rush

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Iran Strikes Expose Ethical Conundrum for Prediction Markets

Explore the ethical debate surrounding Kalshi and Polymarket after the Iran strikes. Learn how "death markets" and "death carve-outs" are shaping the future of prediction-market regulation.

Posted on: March 4, 2026 | | Cole Rush

Top 50 Online Slot Games in the US

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Posted on: December 12, 2025 | | Cole Rush

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NCPG 2025 Helpline Report: Jaime Costello on Gambling Harm Trends

Problem Gambling Report Shows Younger, More Racially Diverse Bettors Seeking Help

Kalshi Joins Problem Gambling Group as it Claims to be a Financial Trading Company

Understanding a Gambler’s Brain: How to Effectively Treat Addiction

Arizona’s Safety Net: How the Lottery Makes Responsible Gaming a Priority

Michigan Regulators Launch Campaign Aimed at Preventing Youth Gambling

Kalshi’s Cross-Platform Self-Exclusion Program and What It Means for Prediction Markets

NCPG Endorses Landmark Bipartisan POINTS Act to Combat Gambling Addiction

Iran Strikes Expose Ethical Conundrum for Prediction Markets

Top 50 Online Slot Games in the US

Indiana, Iowa Sweepstake Casino Exits Accelerate Ahead of July 1 Crackdown

Nevada Approves Terrible’s License to Keep Primm Casinos Operating

FBI Arrests Second Suspect in $1.3M Missouri Casino Heist

Betting Odds World Cup 2026 Live Favorites, Longshots, and Top Sportsbooks

Betting Odds on the World Cup Every Team’s Price and the Best Sites to Back Them

World Cup Betting Odds 2026 Full Team-by-Team Board + Where to Bet

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Bet365 Launches World Cup Prediction Contest With $250,000 Prize Pool

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