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What Is Someone Addicted To Gambling Called?
There is a clinical term for gambling addiction, but no official one for a person who is addicted. So what should you call this person? If you need to refer to someone with this issue, the least stigmatizing language is “person with a gambling addiction.” Another acceptable option is “person with a gambling problem.” Avoid…
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Best Replacements For Gambling: Activities I Did After I Quit
It can be daunting to think about a replacement for gambling. I want to tell you a bit about my story. Before I start, I want to tell you what I mean by “replacement.” Some people use “new routines,” “supports,” “coping tools,” and so on, to describe activities they pursue after they stop gambling. This…
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PA Problem Gambling Rate: Potentially 3.7 Million Impacted
Millions of Pennsylvanians face moderate to severe gambling issues, as the PA problem gambling rate reached alarming levels in 2025. According to a new study from Penn State University: 2.5–6.4% of PA adults were classified as problem gamblers in the past year 25.4–29.9% of PA adults were classified as at-risk gamblers in the past year…
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Massachusetts To Block Kalshi Sports Betting
Massachusetts has won the legal right to block the prediction market platform Kalshi from facilitating stock-market-style sports betting. The state sued Kalshi in September, alleging unlicensed and illegal gambling. On Jan. 20, 2026, a court granted the state an injunction that gives the state the power to force Kalshi to shut down at least part…
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Player Prop Bets: Why Sportsbooks Love Them
Prop bets, which include sports wagers on an individual player’s performance, are an engagement and revenue driver for online sportsbooks. In 2025, a player prop user: Placed 3.6x as many bets Generated 3.2x as much gross gaming revenue Wagered on 2.9x as many games Source: Kambi Group, a leading B2B supplier of odds and risk…
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