Instead of a bottle and a joint โ a coupon. Gambling enters the world of teenagers through the back door
Gambling is increasingly attracting the attention of teenagers in Poland, with recent studies showing a significant rise in the number of adolescents engaging in potentially harmful gambling behavior.
Harry Harkimo's son: an incredible SM-liiga debut!
Harry Harkimo's son made an astonishing debut in the SM-liiga amidst debts related to gambling addiction.
Retired man went missing โ remains near a golf course led to spectacular arrests
An elderly man who had been missing since February was found, leading to dramatic police arrests related to the case.
Gambling Problems are Growing - Young People and Children at Risk
Increasing numbers of children and young people are falling into gambling addiction, often involving money.
Gambler drowning in 87,000 euros of debt grabbed his last straw - received huge sums forgiven
A Finnish man with over 87,000 euros in gambling debts petitioned the court for forgiveness and successfully had his debts cleared, highlighting the challenges and possible paths out of gambling addiction.
In Czechia, people gambled over a trillion koruna in gambling for the first time last year
For the first time, people in Czechia placed over one trillion koruna in bets on gambling activities last year.
When calling "game" to betting stops being innocent
The article discusses the importance of distinguishing the terms 'game' and 'betting', especially in the context of Responsible Gaming Day on February 17, highlighting the implications of their misuse in public discourse.
The Bottle Lottery Gets an Exemption from the 18-Year Age Limit โ Norway's Gambling Addiction Association Responds
The Bottle Lottery has been granted an exemption from the 18-year age limit for gambling, prompting a strong backlash from the Norwegian Gambling Addiction Association.
'Ruined my life': how medication triggered addiction to gambling and sex in hundreds of people
A report details how a group of prescribed medications is linked to various addictions, affecting over 250 individuals in the UK who are unaware of the side effects.
'Ruined my life': how medication triggered gambling and sex addiction in hundreds of people
Emma developed gambling problems after taking medication intended for movement disorders, a situation mirrored by over 250 others in the UK who reported similar addictions linked to prescribed dopamine agonists.
Health: Addiction Costs Germany More Than 136 Billion Euros Per Year
Addiction to alcohol, nicotine, and gambling costs Germany over 136 billion euros annually, according to health experts.
Anniversaries of February 17: What happened on a day like today?
The article discusses various events that took place on February 17, including the observation of Responsible Gaming Day, aimed at raising awareness of gambling addiction in Argentina.
I developed a gambling addiction because of my period and it left me broke
A woman named Kiki Marriott developed a gambling addiction linked to her menstrual cycle, leading to severe financial struggles.
Increased Gambling Among Young People โ Svea's Gambling Addiction Started with a Scratch Card
Svea discusses her journey into gambling addiction, which began in her twenties and intensified after becoming a mother, primarily through online casinos.
University Gamblers
The article discusses the growing prevalence of online gambling among university students and the risks associated with it.
Norbi's Confession: I Had 100,000 in My Pocket, Yet I Borrowed from a Loan Shark
Norbi, a Polish musician, discusses his late decision to publish an autobiography, focusing on his struggle with gambling addiction.
Arvid's brother was addicted to gambling: "The help is not enough"
Arvid Bergman's brother struggled with severe gambling addiction, leading to a suicide attempt and underscoring the inadequacy of available support.
Gambling companies to pay millions to gambling addict
Two gambling companies have been ordered to pay nearly five million SEK to a man they continued to target with marketing despite his obvious gambling addiction.
Gambling problems are increasing โ young people and children at risk
A new report reveals that gambling addiction is affecting 350,000 Swedes, including a significant number of children and young people, highlighting the inadequacies in government efforts to address these issues.
Low participation in research on gambling behavior threatens results
The article discusses the low participation in a study focused on gambling behavior in Iceland, raising concerns about the validity of the findings.
Teenagers addicted to gambling: Boys aged 11-17 starting with loot boxes
The article discusses how video games and loot boxes are introducing boys aged 11-17 to gambling behavior, often unnoticed by their parents.
John Virgo lost his home after addiction gripped snooker icon amid failed marriages
Iconic snooker commentator John Virgo, who died at 79, struggled with gambling addiction and experienced personal hardships including repossessions and failed marriages.
Betano ordered to return 50% of the amount lost by gambling addict
The court in Sรฃo Paulo has ordered the betting house Betano to refund half of the money lost by a compulsive gambler due to psychiatric issues related to gambling addiction.
Football fan took his own life after using illegal โpredatoryโ betting sites, inquest told
A coroner revealed that a football fan's addiction to illegal betting sites, exacerbated by his love for the sport, led to his tragic suicide at 36 after eight years of struggle.
Psychiatrist: Patient managed to abstain for the first time in five years after registering
Since its launch, 5,000 players have registered in the exclusion register in Croatia, helping them avoid the temptation of gambling.
Mum went to bingo with work then lost ยฃ400,000 and ended up in prison
Sian Mclear-Dyer, a 36-year-old mother from Wallasey, was jailed after her bingo outing led to a gambling addiction and theft of over ยฃ320,000 from her employer.
Giorgos Konstantinou on his gambling addiction: I suffered a lot, I lost mentally and financially
Actor Giorgos Konstantinou openly shared his struggles with gambling addiction, highlighting the severe emotional and financial pain he experienced.