Md., Anne Arundel look to curb underage gambling
Based on studies conducted in other states, she estimated 6.8 to 11 percent of Maryland teens — the ones who may sneak a check out of the back of mom's checkbook to fund their addiction — have a gambling problem. Not all kids who bet have a gambling … Read more on Seattle Post Intelligencer

PM rejects Greens' gambling limit move
"A problem gambler will find a way around any system, but the real impact of mandatory pre-commitment system is actually to stop people developing problems in the first place. They're actually a precautionary measure rather than a treatment measure.". Read more on Radio New Zealand

Ohio to pay for treatment of gambling addicts
The main gaming floor at the Horseshoe Casino in Cleveland. Taxes on Ohio's four casinos will pay for guaranteed treatment of bettors with verified gambling addictions.The Columbus Dispatch reports the $ 4.9 million problem-gambling response plan was … Read more on Akron Legal News

Video gambling brings about social concerns
The first call the council received about video gambling was in February, Johnson said. “At this point, it's relatively new,” he said. The council helps connect people with resources or avenues for treatment to help them with gambling addiction. The … Read more on Northwest Herald

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