Ohio ranks high for problem gamblers, study says – cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ohio has one of the highest percentages of problem gamblers in the country, according to a new analysis. WalletHub,  a personal finance website, examined the percentage of adults with gambling disorders, presence of gambling-addiction treatment programs an number of gambling-related arrests per 100,000 population. Ohio tied for fourth with New Jersey behind…

Federal Government urged to continue funding specialist problem gambling counsellors – Sydney Morning Herald

Video will begin in 5 seconds. More video Recommended Replay video Thomas speaks about his gambling addiction Gambling reform advocate Tom Cummings tells a cautionary tale about his gambling addiction in a video publicising the issue. More information: www.problemgambling.gov.au (Video: Department of Social Services) PT3M51S 620 349 Until the day they sat in front of a…

David Gest ‘was half a million pounds in debt’ at time of his death following gambling addiction – Scottish Daily Record

REALITY TV star David Gest was allegedly £500,000 in debt after becoming addicted to gambling prior to his death. According to reports, the star was prepared to sell some of his sought-after memorabilia in a bid to break even. Gest was found dead at the luxury Four Seasons hotel in London on Tuesday. According to…