Sign of the pandemic times: Increase in calls to 24-hour gambling helpline concerning – Manchester Ink Link

Ed Talbot, executive director of the New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling, speaks at a celebration for two runners who had completed a half marathon for 40 consecutive years. Talbot said physical exercise can be helpful in recovery for compulsive gambling. Courtesy photo New Hampshire lottery sales, particularly from online games, are surging during the…

Online gambling a concern during the pandemic | Local News | sentinelsource.com – The Keene Sentinel

New Hampshire lottery sales, particularly from online games, are surging during the pandemic, and with that increase comes a jump in another statistic the number of problem gamblers who seek assistance for a disorder that can destroy lives. The National Council on Problem Gambling received 443 calls to its 24-hour helpline (800-522-4700) from New Hampshire…

Connecticut lawmakers back sports betting, online gambling to fund debt-free community college – Hartford Courant

Leading Democrats are backing a proposed bill to legalize sports betting and online gambling with plans to fund Connecticuts debt-free community college program through iLottery revenue. In 2019, the state established the Pledge to Advance Connecticut, or PACT, program to cover the leftover costs of attending one of the states community colleges after students received…

Critical illness, death and job loss: Canadians strongly support debt forgiveness – GlobeNewswire

February 02, 2021 08:30 ET | Source: Bromwich+Smith photo-release Canadians and debt forgiveness Jasmine Marra, Vice-President at Bromwich+Smith, is passionate about de-stigmatizing debt and helping clients rebuild their worth and thrive. The company just released The Debt Forgiveness Survey to probe Canadians attitudes on the topic. Photo Credit: ANCHOR TORONTO, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)…

Rockland man’s debt collection methods run afoul of law – Westfair Online – Westfair Online

Even small businesses have to struggle with the complexities of managing peak season opportunities, extending credit and motivating customers. Take Jonathan Diolosa, an alleged sports bookie from New City in Rockland County. The business model seems simple. Customers do not have to put up money in advance when they place bets, according to an FBI…