In the absence of a nationwide policy, or a national gambling commission to oversee the industry, each state is on its own.

No matter how much they may love their families, gambling addicts can pose direct financial harm to them. That harm might range from never repaying loans to stealing their spouse’s and children’s ...

Gambling can be an entertaining and exhilarating pastime for many individuals. Nonetheless, for some, it may lead to serious financial, emotional, and social consequences. Just this week, the ...

“High Stakes: Gambling Addiction, Beyond Borders” is a three-part series by New England Public Media looking at the public health movement to address gambling in Massachusetts and the United States, ...

It’s hard to promote moderation and financial discipline from the bowels of a casino. But that’s what Massachusetts state workers try to do every day, amid the clanging bells and flashing lights of ...

With concerns about addiction rising, some advocates and lawmakers call for federal regulations on the gambling industry — but would settle for... It's hard to promote moderation and financial ...