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An Unhelpful “Little White Lie” of Gambling Disorder

An Unhelpful “Little White Lie” of Gambling Disorder

Opinion Pieces

Over the past eleven years, I’ve been on a journey to better understand myself and the gambling addiction that consumed my twenties. Along the way, I’ve come across many different stories or explanations for gambling disorder. Some make a lot of sense, while others...
Three Perspectives on the Increasing Volume of Gambling Ads & Content

Three Perspectives on the Increasing Volume of Gambling Ads & Content

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Gambling advertising and content is increasing every day here in the United States. In this post, I present three different perspectives on the topic.

Moving Beyond Self-Exclusion, Money Restrictions and Other “Roadblocks”

Moving Beyond Self-Exclusion, Money Restrictions and Other “Roadblocks”

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In the early days of quitting gambling, I believe adding as many “roadblocks” as possible is the best approach. Self-excluding, placing blocks on your bank or credit card account, installing blocking software and turning over all finances to a family...
A Case for Education—Not Prohibition—In Addressing Addiction

A Case for Education—Not Prohibition—In Addressing Addiction

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“Throw it all out!” That’s often the rallying cry of advocates whether they are fighting against gambling, alcohol, drugs, porn, or even high fructose corn syrup. To these folks, the answer to protecting people from running into problems—often that...
The Gambling Industry Isn’t the Origin of Addiction

The Gambling Industry Isn’t the Origin of Addiction

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As we continue to place gambling and problem gambling under the microscope, I think it’s important to acknowledge one thing: the gambling industry isn’t the origin of addiction. The Origin of Addiction The place where gambling addiction—and all...
Responsible Gambling Initiative Idea: Implementing a “Peer Connection” Into Customer Accounts

Responsible Gambling Initiative Idea: Implementing a “Peer Connection” Into Customer Accounts

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I didn’t start out as a problem gambler. In fact, I was quite careful knowing how addicting gambling could become from day one. So, that got me to thinking. What could we implement that allows more players to stay within the boundaries they set when they begin...
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