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Category: Interviews
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Ex-Sheriff Talks About Gambling Addiction That Led Him To Prison
Sam Crish served 30 years in law enforcement, including eight as a sheriff in northwest Ohio. He says a severe gambling addiction to slots and blackjack at a Toledo casino was the driving force behind a devastating downfall. In an interview with GamblingHarm.org in May 2026, Crish detailed how addiction cost him nearly everything, ending…
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Slow Sportsbook Withdrawals Are A Gambling Consumer Protection Problem
Americans lost roughly $27 billion in 2025 to state-regulated online sports betting and online casino platforms. Much of that money was deposited into online betting accounts almost instantly, but payouts (withdrawals) often take much longer, potentially hurting consumers financially. “I had plenty of negative experiences with withdrawing from the casino/sportsbook, but not a single issue…
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One Gambling Addiction Can Harm Five Others, Researcher Warns
The gambling industry argues that severe gambling addiction affects only a small minority. However, a person experiencing problem gambling typically harms five other people. It’s crucial not to overlook a much broader reality of harm, said Australian gambling researcher Dr. Matt Browne of Central Queensland University in an April 2026 interview with GamblingHarm.org. Browne’s research…
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Online Gambling in Turkey: Leading Expert Explains ‘Crisis’
Turkey is ahead of the global curve in gambling harm prevention and treatment, according to a leading expert in the country. However, concern remains high as about 30% of people seeking help for any addiction do so for gambling. Clinical psychologist Emre Yılmaz focuses on gambling addiction in Turkey (Türkiye). GamblingHarm.org had the chance to…
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Microbetting Turns Sportsbooks Into Slot Machines, Expert Warns
Microbetting radically transforms sports betting by making it faster, more addictive, and closely resembling slot machine design. Originally, online sports betting simply let fans bet on teams and await results, mirroring traditional sportsbooks. Today’s sports betting apps use addictive design and rapid feedback, much like slot machines, to heighten player risk and make the old…
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