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Around an estimated five million people want to reduce or quit their gambling, with three-quarters of those wanting to do so despite it not causing them problems, according to the charity GambleAware.

When it comes to addictions, gambling may not be the first one you think of, but it's a big problem in the United States, and it's only gotten worse with the legalization of sports betting.

Understanding more about why people gamble is key to overcoming addiction, psychologists say. Why it matters: Gambling addictions can push people into debt and fuel mental health crises. Studies show ...

It isn’t easy 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 ...

Gambling carries more harm than addiction and your own betting losses — the government makes you pay, whether you win or lose ...