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South Africa’s Online Gambling Problems Reveal Industry’s Playbook

Online gambling addiction cases went from 2,600 to 4,600 in a single year in South Africa.

State Governments Partner With Gambling Industry to Fleece Citizens

As gambling addiction explodes, almost none of the money raised by taxes on the gambling industry is going to gambling addiction treatment.

A Horror Saga

A very recent news story revealed one of the most shocking outcomes in the annals of addiction.

Social Media Addiction Case Spells Trouble for Gambling Syndicates and Prediction Markets

Insider publication makes the case against gambling syndicates and prediction markets for fostering gambling addiction.

San Francisco Sues 10 Food Industry Giants For Damages Caused By Ultra-Processed Foods

The City of San Francisco has filed suit against 10 makers of ultra-processed foods, arguing there’s no level of responsible use for some products.

The Problem With Problem Gambling Organizations

2025 was the year that problem gambling recovery was taken over by the gambling industry.