In an era when you can bet on almost any sporting event on your phone, it is no surprise that gambling addiction is on the rise. Young men are particularly likely to get in too deep. WBUR's Patrick ...

Gambling is no longer confined to neon casino strips or smoky betting shops, it now lives in our phones, on our couches and in the middle of televised sports. As this new wave of gambling addiction ...

The gambling industry saw record revenues for the fourth straight year, just shy of $72 billion. The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an increase in the number of people ...

In Florida, gambling is partially regulated, with online sports betting and tribal casinos accessible to Sarasota residents. Online gaming venues are prohibited in the state, which doesn’t prevent ...

My mother is a slot-machine whisperer. When I was in college, I’d tag along with her to the casino boat. Too cheap to wager much of my own money, I’d fritter away $10 or $20 on the slots before ...

British actor Christopher Eccleston has lent his voice to the growing movement calling for an end to gambling advertising in the UK, weaving in subtle nods to Doctor Who along the way. The 61-year-old ...

Create an account or log in to save stories. NINA MOINI: The rise of sports betting has made it easier to gamble using the phone in your pocket. That's true even in states like Minnesota, where sports ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Now that sports betting in Missouri is a real thing, there can be a downside when it comes to easy online activity. You or a loved one might be tempted to make a wager you can ...

This story was originally published by our news partners at WBUR. We are republishing it through the New England News Collaborative. On a recent Tuesday night at an Episcopal church in Canton, the ...