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By including gaming disorder in their 2018 list of diseases, the WHO brings greater attention to gambling disorder. READ MORE

Many games with "loot box" systems already meet criteria for gambling, potentially endangering the gambling health of youth. READ MORE

Children and teens have little awareness that game-based interactions may lead to problem gambling issues later in life. READ MORE

There are many overlapping indicators for video gaming and gambling disorders. Here's a look at how these are blurring together. READ MORE

Recognizing the need to incorporate gaming into its purview, the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling (MCCG) changed its name. READ MORE

Those with a gambling addiction do not have a moral weakness. They have a disorder that needs treatment. READ MORE

The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on those with mental health challenges. It may also lead to dangerous gambling. READ MORE

Winning $500 at the age of 7 started "Tim" on a life of gambling. It took him half a lifetime to get control of his addiction. READ MORE