The results are in, and they're staggering: 4% of Illinois's population is living with a gambling addiction. With a new Casino and the rise in online sports betting, local mental health facilities are seeing a rise in clients seeking help for problem gambling. So how does this fun, recreational activity become an addiction?  In today's episode, host Arielle Raveney sits down with a problem gambling counselor to discuss the signs and science behind it, and hears the story of how one man was able to recover.

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Holding Your Cards Close to Your Chest? Experts Talk the Reality of Gambling Addiction

APR 17, 202426 MIN
Looped In: Chicago

Holding Your Cards Close to Your Chest? Experts Talk the Reality of Gambling Addiction

APR 17, 202426 MIN

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<p>The results are in, and they're staggering: about 4% of Illinois's population is living with a gambling addiction. With a new Casino and the rise in online sports betting, local mental health facilities are seeing a rise in clients seeking help for problem gambling. So how does this fun, recreational activity become an addiction? </p> <p>In today's episode, host Arielle Raveney sits down with a problem gambling counselor to discuss the signs and science behind it, and hears the story of how one man was able to recover. </p> <p>-----</p> <p>Problem Gambling Online Resources: <a href="https://nicasa.org/">NICASA</a> | <a href="https://e.helplineil.org/areyoureallywinning/">Are You Really Winning?</a> </p> <p>Problem Gambling Hotlines: 1-800-GAMBLER | 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Check us out on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wbbmnewsradio105.9">TikTok</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wbbmnewsradio/?hl=en">Instagram!</a></p>