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Author: Brian Pempus
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Brazilian President Calls For Online Casino Ban To Protect Women
In a public address for International Women’s Day, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called for a new law to ban online casinos in Brazil. The longtime critic of online gambling said that addiction is hitting Brazilian households hard. “Although most addicts are men, the burden falls disproportionately on women,” he said. “It’s money…
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Sports Betting Self-Exclusion Extraordinarily Low, Report Shows
Few online sports betting players use self-exclusion, despite surveys suggesting high rates of problematic play. A 2026 report from a state in the U.S. said nearly 300,000 online sportsbook patrons did an account “cool off” lasting for at least three days, while fewer than 500 made a more serious commitment to self-exclusion for at least…
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Why Do Sports Gamblers Play Until They Lose?
Many people who gamble have a hard time quitting, especially after initially winning money. Why is this the case?
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Online Gambling Raises Self-Injury Risk, Study Finds
Gambling can be self-destructive and self-harming. Problem gambling raises suicide risk. But how does it relate to what clinicians call non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI)? NSSI means intentionally harming your body without suicidal intent. This includes actions such as banging, cutting, burning, or ingesting dangerous substances. Some of these behaviors can be life-threatening and require help and…
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Georgia Sports Betting: State Rejects Proposal For 8th Straight Year
Sports betting will remain illegal in Georgia for the foreseeable future, a lawmaker said.
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