The latest Gambling News http://www.change-network.com 2010-03-14T00:00:00Z Demand for gambling addiction intervention is increasing among senior citizens in Florida in line with the growth in gambling venues.This is according to the Miami Herald, which reports that senior citizens have become more vulnerable to the pitfalls of gambling owing to the pastime's popularity in the Sunshine State.Florida Council on Compulsive G... http://www.change-network.com/news/Rise-in-number-of-elderly-problem-gamblers-recorded-in-Florida/19666411/ 2010-03-12 15:00:35 Seven people could be hired in Bermuda to boost its gambling addiction support programmes if a proposed gaming bill takes effect.A new green on paper on gambling states that the British overseas territory needs three gambling counsellors, two addiction counsellors, a psychologist and a social worker, appointments that are expected to cost over half... http://www.change-network.com/news/Bermuda-looks-to-improve-gambling-addiction-help-services/19662790/ 2010-03-11 09:46:19 A north-east woman has highlighted the importance of seeking gambling addiction intervention after being reprimanded for stealing thousands of pounds to pay off her debts.Middlesbrough Teesside Crown Court heard yesterday (February 18th) that 33-year-old Sujata Chaudhry had developed a dangerous addiction to online bingo, which she played every nig... http://www.change-network.com/news/Woman-highlights-dangers-of-online-bingo-addiction/19625908/ 2010-02-19 12:51:54 The more someone experiences a series of small wins in poker, the likelier they are to suffer a significant loss.This is according to a new study by Cornell University, which revealed that the more hands players win, the less money they are likely to end up with.An analysis of 27 million poker hands revealed that multiple wins are likely for small ... http://www.change-network.com/news/Research-highlights-brains-poker-flaws/19573469/ 2010-01-22 16:06:46 Increasing numbers of people could be in need of gambling addiction support this winter as boredom causes more visits to betting websites.WilliamHill.com has reported a "record breaking surge" of players logging on to its website, with tens of thousands of members playing at any one time.This could lead to a rise in gambling counselling, ... http://www.change-network.com/news/Could-winter-boredom-lead-to-increased-demand-for-gambling-services/19546200/ 2010-01-07 17:48:32 Gambling addiction intervention may come in the form of medications that raise inhibitions and limit urges to part with money.This is according to researchers at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, who discovered that those with a gambling disorder achieved positive outcomes when treated with medications used for individuals receiving ... http://www.change-network.com/news/Certain-medications-may-aid-gambling-recovery/19515321/ 2009-12-16 13:21:00 People with a gambling addiction have different brain dynamics to those who do not suffer from the problem, a new study has claimed.Providing more evidence that people with a gambling addiction need the same kind of care and addiction support that is given to drug addicts, the research suggests willpower alone will rarely be sufficient to break a g... http://www.change-network.com/news/Gambling-addiction-changes-brain-dynamics/19505087/ 2009-12-10 11:50:00 Florida could be about to legalize online gambling in a move that has led to fears of a potential rise in the number of people seeking addiction treatment as a result.A recent report on internet gambling has been submitted to state legislators for consideration and it is believed the document could prove a decisive factor in the decision on whether... http://www.change-network.com/news/Gambling-addiction-concerns-raised-in-Florida/19477702/ 2009-11-25 11:50:00 Addiction treatment is being provided at a growing number of universities throughout the US in a bid to cut the number of students getting into serious debt.There are growing concerns about the number of young people arriving at college who end up leaving with a gambling addiction, with some even being forced to quit their education as their addict... http://www.change-network.com/news/Gambling-addictions-tackled-by-universities/19420962/ 2009-10-22 11:55:00 The NHS and financial advice organisations need to improve practitioners' understanding about gambling problems and publicise their support services more effectively, says an addiction charity.Published by Gamcare, the research found that gamblers commonly have debts spiralling out of control, with many owing £600,000 or more.The organisation'... http://www.change-network.com/news/Gambling-problems-little-understood/19411473/ 2009-10-15 16:54:06