Taking a gamble on addiction hell? ; Chris Peregrine looks at how the...

South Wales Evening Post;  December 31, 2007 ;     700+ words ......growth of problem gambling, while critics...suffering. "Problem gambling is associated...treatment for problem gambling available...incidents of problem gambling identified...issue of problem gambling very seriously and has a responsible ...

Vic: Problem gambling task force to target "vulnerable" athletes

AAP General News (Australia);  May 21, 2007 ;     391 words ......05-21-2007 Vic: Problem gambling task force...vulnerable to problem gambling, AFL officials...to target problem gambling among elite...vulnerable to problem gambling than the...hear from problem gambling experts...identifying problem gambling ...

Fed: New gaming council to hold responsible gambling forum

AAP General News (Australia);  October 30, 2000 ;     226 words ......New gaming council to hold responsible gambling forum A new council of gaming...conduct a forum to combat problem gambling in their $11 billion a year...next February to encourage responsible gambling. Representatives from church...

Problem gambling funding 'must double'.(Brief article)

Leisure Report;  June 1, 2008 ;     274 words ......to deal with the issue of problem gambling are insufficient, and suggested...programmes are needed to tackle problem gambling and called for more effective...deciding and funding the responsible gambling research, education and treatment...increased so we can combat problem ...

N.H. Casino Head Aids Fight against Problem Gambling.

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News;  December 26, 2002 ;     700+ words ......Council on Problem Gambling. William J...Council on Problem Gambling, about a case...spend on problem gambling issues? A...to promote responsible gambling, casino staff...councils on problem gambling back then...Mohegan Sun. The problem ...

GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS MARCH 3-9 PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS WEEK

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  February 29, 2008 ;     348 words ......following news release: Recognizing that problem gambling is a significant public health issue...Kulongoski has proclaimed March 3-9 as Problem Gambling Awareness Week. As noted in the proclamation...and financial costs attributed to problem gambling through balanced policies and ...

NSW: Package to promote responsible gambling

AAP General News (Australia);  July 15, 1999 ;     289 words ......1999 NSW: Package to promote responsible gambling SYDNEY, July 15 AAP - The odds...proposed laws designed to curb problem gambling. Gaming and Racing Minister Richard...package of measures to promote responsible gambling. "We have worked closely with...to make pubs and clubs adopt ...

Problem Gambling.(Statistical Data Included)

National Forum;  September 22, 1999 ;     700+ words ...The Hidden Addiction Problem gambling has received a great deal of...things, for greater attention to problem gambling from the states (especially...segment, has acknowledged that problem gambling is a by-product of gambling...

MIGA to Sponsor Statewide Problem Gambling Conference.

PR Newswire;  March 10, 2003 ;     333 words ......underwrite a statewide conference on problem gambling organized by the newly formed Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance. The conference is set...year to build public awareness of problem gambling, and to develop educational programs...

Increased funding for problem gambling.

M2 Presswire;  July 12, 2001 ;     400 words ......GOVERNMENT: Increased funding for problem gambling (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD...million a year for the next two years on problem gambling services, nearly doubling its funding...and treat people who are affected. Problem gambling can have a major effect on a person...

Assessing for problem gambling pays off.(Gamblina)

Addiction Professional;  May 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ......from multiple sources suggest that problem gambling poses a threat to health. Increased...personal, family and social costs of problem gambling. Counselors can play an integral role...referral resources such as the National Problem Gambling Helpline (800-522-4700). Gambling...

Fed: Problem gambling a media beat up casino boss

AAP General News (Australia);  May 4, 2001 ;     412 words ......General News (Australia) 05-04-2001 Fed: Problem gambling a media beat up casino boss By Denis...CANBERRA, May 4 AAP - The issue of problem gambling was to some extent a media beat-up...Australians don't have a problem with problem gambling," Mr Farrell told the inquiry. "The...

Vic: Problem gambling taskforce to target "vulnerable" athletes

AAP General News (Australia);  May 21, 2007 ;     214 words ......Australia) 05-21-2007 Vic: Problem gambling taskforce to target "vulnerable...particularly vulnerable to problem gambling according to AFL officials...a new taskforce to target problem gambling among elite sportspeople...

National Problem Gambling Awareness Week.

PR Newswire;  March 5, 2008 ;     604 words ......PRNewswire/ -- The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Council on Compulsive...proclaim March 9-15, 2008, National Problem Gambling Awareness Week and to announce local...of the availability and benefits of problem gambling treatment. This effort will help educate...

CALIFORNIA GAMBLING CONTROL COMMISSION AND DIVISION OF GAMBLING CONTROL...

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  March 6, 2006 ;     451 words ......working together to promote "California Problem Gambling Awareness Week" March 6 12 to educate the public about the warning signs of problem gambling and identify resources for those in...Alcohol and Drug Program's Office of Problem Gambling (OPG), the California Horse Racing...