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There are three sports betting bills under consideration this session. OAPGG will continue to advocate for gambling safety measures for any sports betting bill.

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Wiley was recently interviewed by KFOR on the risks of sports betting.

While OAPGG remains neutral on the legalization of sports betting, it is important to have safeguards in place to prevent an increase in gambling disorder.

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Despite legal age restrictions, online gambling is becoming increasingly common among teens. Young people are specifically at risk for gambling addiction because their brains are still developing.

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Teens and Online Gambling - Child Mind Institute Learn why online gambling is rising among teens, understand the warning signs of a gambling problem, and how to talk openly with kids about betting and risk.

It’s important to talk to kids about online gambling, giving them the tools they need to make informed decisions. Read more:
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Has sports betting become part of your daily routine? Tell us about it It's never been easier to bet on sports. And polls show the majority of American men are involved in sports betting. To learn more, we want to hear from you about your betting experiences.

It's never been easier to bet on sports. And polls show the majority of American men are involved in sports betting. To learn more, we want to hear from you about your betting experiences.

Sportsbooks Prioritize Business Over Addiction Tools in New Apps DraftKings, Fanatics and FanDuel said they cared about combatting addiction. Yet they've shifted their standards for business reasons.

Prediction market apps don't want to be seen as gambling. This has meant less access to problem gambling resources within the apps.

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Senator's Opposition Could Hurt Gambling Tax Deduction Bill Resistance threatens bipartisan efforts to restore full gambling loss tax deductions and could keep higher taxes in place for gamblers.

Under new legislation, only 90% of gambling losses can be deducted against wins.
This year, even more Oklahomans may notice that gambling isn't as profitable as they thought.
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On online prediction markets, people place bets on the outcomes of real-life wars Online prediction markets are allowing people to place bets on the outcomes of real-life wars. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to reporter Matthew Gault about the rise of the practice and its consequences.

Gambling has significantly expanded through prediction markets, and with that expansion comes many ethical concerns.

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Escaping reality emerges as key warning sign in new gambling harm study - iGamingToday.com - News, insights and Slots review An international team of psychologists has revamped one of the gambling industry’s standard research tools and come to the conclusion that when people gamble mainly to escape their lives, their risk o...

Gambling to escape life's problems puts you at risk for gambling disorder.
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Video: How Crypto Casinos Lure in Young Gamblers Crypto casinos, websites where people use cryptocurrencies in online games, are leaving some teenagers thousands of dollars in debt. Neil Bedi, a reporter on our Visual Investigations team, looks at t...

"Mental health clinicians who work with young people are seeing signs the problem is growing. They see young people who idolize these streamers and think that this is going to be their future." www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...

EXCLUSIVE: Prediction markets launch coalition amid sports betting fight Several major prediction markets are forming a coalition to promote and defend their political interests amid a growing fight over sports betting, Axios has learned.

Prediction markets launch coalition amid sports betting fight
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Study reveals people with gambling disorder more likely to die by suicide People diagnosed with a gambling disorder are significantly more likely to die by suicide, according to new research led by Swansea University – marking a major step forward in understanding gambling-...

“A gambling diagnosis was a stronger predictor of suicide than other mental health conditions, such as depression, schizophrenia or alcohol use – indicating gambling disorder poses a unique risk."

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There was no mention of gambling disorder in yesterday's sports betting study group, except for an outdated 1% national prevalence rate.

The truth: nearly 1 in 3 (29.8%) Oklahomans are struggling or at-risk.

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As sports betting explodes, should states set more limits to stop gambling addiction? With concerns about addiction rising, some advocates and lawmakers call for federal regulations on the gambling industry — but would settle for more state laws to help curb excessive betting.

State regulations for gambling are limited, and there are no regulations for gambling activity in free-to-play games and prediction markets.

At a minimum, we need more awareness about the risks of these activities. Even better: national policy + funding.

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Kalshi found a backdoor to sports gambling, and is throwing it open to everyone The prediction market now offers something that looks a lot like online sports betting to 18 year olds and states where it’s currently illegal.

Kalshi plans to incorporate prop bets and parlays into its offerings, and sports books are looking into event contracts.

Meanwhile, prediction markets are chipping away at gambling safety measures.

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YouTube video by CNN Gambling exec: comparisons to substance addiction 'abhorrent'

Gambling disorder has one of the highest rates of suicidal thinking and attempts of any disorder.

In Oklahoma, 23% of people with gambling disorder have attempted suicide.

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Video game addiction in teens likely stems from preexisting mental health issues Teens who have depressive symptoms and social issues are more likely to get stuck in a cycle of problematic gaming.

Gaming disorder and other mental health issues often create a "downward spiral."

For parents wanting to help their kids, simply taking away video games won't work--the underlying mental health issues must also be addressed.

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Gambling disorder often comes with co-occurring disorders, like depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder.

Cuts to mental health programs will affect those with gambling disorder as well.

The Creepy New AI Reason To Avoid Casinos Explore how AI in casinos is revolutionizing gambling with emotion-tracking technology to maximize player losses and cause harm.

AI could give casinos more opportunities to track customer behavior and offer personalized incentives to keep them playing.

This technology would be better used for noticing distress in customers who are experiencing harms from gambling.

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Managers miffed at offshore sports betting on Little League World Series At least a couple of offshore bookmakers are offering odds on games at the Little League World Series. Team managers, and Little League itself, are not pleased.

You know sports betting is out of control when...

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‘My buyer’s guilt is insane. It’s $1,300 on trash’: the adults addicted to blind box toys like Labubus Grownups get thrills from opening these collectibles they buy without knowing what they’re getting – but experts warn the craze is akin to gambling

The blind box craze around Labubus is similar to gambling--people are spending their money on something with an uncertain outcome and are experiencing similar harms.

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The US Military Is Raking in Millions From On-Base Slot Machines The Defense Department operates slot machines on US military bases overseas, raising tens of millions of dollars to fund recreation for troops—and creating risks for soldiers prone to gambling addicti...

Gambling on overseas military bases puts soldiers and their families at risk. More education and prevention is needed.

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Sports betting carries many risks--not just financial ones. Whether John Mateer placed any bets, just the mention of sports betting has put his college career at risk.

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Oklahoma joins coalition to combat illegal offshore gaming Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and other states are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to address illegal offshore gaming.

Oklahoma has joined 50 other states and US territories to combat illegal offshore gambling.

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Smartphone Gambling is a Disaster We aren’t meant to have a casino in our pockets

“Imagine being a gambling addict and always having a slot machine in your pocket except you also need that slot machine to stay in touch with friends/family, to get jobs and contact coworkers, for banking, for navigation.”
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Has Sports Betting Gotten Out of Control? Online sports gambling has been a massive financial success — with huge social ramifications.

“One reason people betting on sports say they do it is 'to make extra money'—an answer given by 2/3 of them. in fact, nearly 1/3 of them say they view gambling as an 'investment.'

Folks, that’s like saying you view tequila as a 'hydration strategy.'”

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YouTube video by NBC4 Columbus Conference on problem gambling held in Columbus

We attended the national conference on problem gambling in Ohio last week. It's a great way to work with partners across the nation to prevent problem gambling.

Nearly 1 in 3 Oklahomans are at-risk for a gambling problem.

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Video: In Depth: A major tribal gaming convention in Oklahoma City looks at the future of games in the state In Oklahoma City, a major tribal gaming convention is underway.

A major tribal gaming convention in Oklahoma City looked at the future of games in the state this week.

OAPGG also attended to make sure that responsible gambling was part of the conversation.

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In Depth: New gambling tax will hit you in both Las Vegas and Oklahoma tribal casinos The Nevada Congressional delegation and professional gamblers have taken to social media and the halls of Congress to sound the alarm on what they say is an ugly tax provision tucked away inside 'The ...

A new tax provision limits deductions for gambling losses to 90%. This means for those who break even, they will pay taxes as though they won.

It's more important than ever to track your spending. We have tools on our website for that.

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Memecoin Platform Pump.fun Raises $600 Million Within 12 Minutes In another sign of the ongoing popularity of memecoins, a platform that lets people create their own highly-speculative tokens raised $600 million within 12 minutes on Saturday.

In another sign of the ongoing popularity of memecoins, a platform that lets people create their own highly-speculative tokens raised $600 million within 12 minutes on Saturday.

The line between gambling and investing in crypto continues to blur.

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