The full report, “You Can Now Bet on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ: How Prediction Markets, Sports Betting Apps, and Crypto Gambling Are Fueling America’s Hidden Addiction Crisis,” is available at https://www.algamus.org/blog/bet-on-the-second-coming-of-jesus-christ.

Emma is one of more than 250 people who have now contacted us about addictions - gambling, but also sex and shopping - caused by a family of drugs prescribed for movement disorders. Those who got in touch include people with responsible jobs - a police officer, nurses, doctors, and even a director of risk for a bank.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — While local university professors research the dangers of sports betting and its impact on vulnerable populations, one woman is sharing her story to show how it can start in much simpler – and unsuspecting – places.

With Super Bowl Sunday approaching, sports betting is expected to see a significant increase. This rise in betting has led to concerns about gambling addiction. So what are the signs to lookout for?Craig Johnson,

Timothy McCormack is the first to be sentenced for his role in the conspiracy.

CNN Sports reports on the way gambling addictions prey on fandom, the convenience of online sportsbooks, and masculine culture of competitiveness to corrupt the role of sports in their lives.

Virginia's gambling helpline calls increased 200% since sports betting legalization. Treatment centers expect more help requests after Super Bowl weekend.

Denver7's Tyler Melito spoke with a client of one of the state's problem gambling resources to learn more about his journey to recovery and the help he received.

Problem gambling among college students is on the rise, driven by a wave of heavily promoted sports betting apps.

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new study finds. The findings add to a growing body of research suggesting that "when gambling is seen as normal by others, it can ...