If two state lawmakers get their way, state lottery players would see warnings about gambling addiction and be provided with the phone number of Gamblers Anonymous

According to a recent national gambling study, Americans wager between $80 billion and $380 billion outside Las Vegas each year, with a growing chunk of that through online gambling sites

An identity thief who racked up $177,000 in credit card charges using other people s names said he committed the crime to feed his gambling addiction

Gaston County District Attorney Mike Lands said all people arrested for betting on sporting events would be prosecuted as long as gambling, including office pools, remains illegal in North Carolina

You can bet on the coin flip. Heads or tails. Panthers or Patriots. You can bet on the first penalty and the first punt. Super Bowl Sunday to the compulsive gambler is like New Year s Eve to the alcoholic

Profit more than doubled at gambling giant MGM Mirage in the latest quarter, boosted by strong visitor levels and guest spending at its casinos

All the hoopla on Super Bowl Sunday gets everybody hyped up about the game. But for some the score on the scoreboard is what it s all about. For most people recreational gambling is not a problem, but it can prove to be a serious public health risk to others

Step away from the nachos. Just for a moment, think about taxes when you re placing that bet on the Big Game. Be a bit careful. Not just about your Super Bowl pick, but also the records you keep on your wagers

About 70 per cent of the new members are addicted to computer gambling. We’ve had businessmen and sportsmen coming in, several of whom are finding themselves addicted to internet gambling

After 25 years of strict religious control, Iranian public opinion appears to have moved in the reformers favor