Beyond the Slots: Hidden Gambling Risks in Adults
Gambling today extends far beyond traditional casinos. Adults in Illinois face unprecedented access to gambling through mobile apps, video gaming terminals (VGTs), and online platforms.ICPG Blog
Insights and updates from the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling. These posts cover emerging trends, treatment approaches, and stories from across the state of Illinois.
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Beyond the Slots: Hidden Gambling Risks in Adults
Gambling today extends far beyond traditional casinos. Adults in Illinois face unprecedented access to gambling through mobile apps, video gaming terminals (VGTs), and online platforms.2025
Beyond the Slots: Hidden Gambling Risks in Youth
Activities such as loot boxes in video games, esports betting, and fantasy sports blur lines between entertainment and gambling, exposing youth to risks that can lead to lifelong consequences.
How Continuing Education in Gambling Disorders Strengthens Your Practice
Continuing education (CE) isn’t just about fulfilling licensure requirements.
The Different Stages of Gambling Addiction and How to Recognize Them
Understanding gambling addiction means recognizing that it often unfolds in different stages, starting with excitement early on and then continuing to escalate.
Everything You Need to Know About Gambling Addiction & Problem Gambling
Have you ever felt that rush of excitement when placing a bet, only to find yourself struggling to stop? You’re not alone.
2024
The Importance of Becoming a Certified Problem and Compulsive Gambling Counselor in Illinois
As the landscape of gambling continues to evolve, so does the need for qualified professionals to support those affected by problem gambling.
Turning Over a New Leaf: Tools for Supporting Clients in Their First Steps Toward Help for Problem Gambling
As counselors and social workers, you are often on the front lines of assisting individuals facing a wide range of struggles, from mental health challenges to addiction.
Leveraging Social Media as a Tool to Help Prevent Harms Associated with Problem Gambling
In today’s digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for communication, connection, and community-building.
Uncovering the Challenges of Gambling Addiction Among the Asian American Community of Illinois
Problem gambling is a complex issue that affects individuals and communities across the globe, regardless of cultural background.
Playing the Odds: The Intersection of Sports Betting and Problem Gambling in Illinois
Problem gambling is a complex issue that affects individuals and communities across the globe, regardless of cultural background.