Free gambling credits, easy access can raise the risk of addiction and costs to society

An estimated 100,000 people in Connecticut have a gambling disorder addiction.

On this Super Bowl Weekend, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan is joined by Dr. Shane Kraus, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, The University of Nevada, Las Vegas; about Sports Wagering, Problem Gambling and what resources are available to those who may have a problem with gambling.

Casino executive: “It’s good not to have people getting themselves into trouble because when they're in trouble, they're not good customers.”

Legal sports betting in Kansas came with mobile casinos that offer easy access to place wagers online. Experts say that also comes with a higher risk of addiction.

People in Kansas can now lose hundreds to thousands of dollars, and possibly more, with just a few taps on their phone.

Slot machine winnings will sound to some like an oxymoron. Slots, after all, have long been dubbed “one-armed bandits” for their low odds compared to other forms of casino gambling like blackjack and baccarat.

Shaquille O’Neal wants you to gamble. So does Peyton Manning, Terry Bradshaw, the NFL, NBA and MLB. Four years into a nationwide betting boom, addiction researchers are seeing signs that young, high-income men face increased risks of gambling problems.