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Research finds bettors like to booze

New research from professors at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the University of New Mexico has found that sports bettors are more likely to indulge in binge drinking than people who do not gamble. The research forms part of a two-year body of research carried out by the Behavioral Addictions Lab at…

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DHHS Problem Gambling Services 20/21 Strategic Plan

In 2005, Nevada introduced legislation to expand its approach to legalized gambling by investing in the development of problem gambling treatment and prevention systems. The legislation resulted in the creation of a Revolving Account for the prevention and Treatment of Problem Gambling and an Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling (ACPG) to advise the Department of…

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Nevada Problem Gambling Study (2021)

The objective of the Nevada Problem Gambling Study is to provide information management and research-based insights on the effectiveness of Nevada’s five state-funded treatment providers. A total of 364 Nevada residents received problem gambling services in FY2021. Key Takeaways Source: UNLV

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Nevada Problem Gambling Study (2020)

UNLV says that the objective of the Nevada Problem Gambling Study is to provide information management and research-based insights on the effectiveness of Nevada’s six state-funded treatment providers in FY20. A total of 436 Nevada residents received problem gambling services in FY20. Key takeaways: Source: UNLV

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