May 16, 2019 | Informative, Problem Gambling Awareness Month, Responsible Gaming
Traditionally, the approach to educating people about problem gambling has been a punitive one — i.e., if you don’t play responsibly you will experience problems. But new insights into the gambling education process, including those shared at the annual New Horizons...
May 16, 2019 | Informative, Problem Gambling Advocacy, Sports Gambling
Two bills to legalize sports betting in Minnesota were introduced this year. The status and nature of each bill is detailed below. It doesn’t appear that Minnesota will pass either of these bills this session. Bill: SF1984 Description: The bill would establish a...
May 15, 2019 | Gambling Addiction Research, Informative, Minnesota Problem Gambling, Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling
Gambling Behavior of Minnesotans Similar to the Nation At Large In March, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) released initial findings from the first comprehensive survey of gambling attitudes and behaviors. Northern Light talked with Don Feeney,...
Feb 2, 2019 | Informative, Recent Northstar Posts
At first blush, the idea that a lawyer could develop a gambling problem might seem far-fetched. After all, the highly esteemed, socially acceptable profession is associated with high achievement and prestige. Yet, upon closer examination, there are a number of unique...
Oct 23, 2018 | About Northstar, Board, Informative
Northstar’s transition from former executive director Cathie Perrault to new executive director Susan Sheridan Tucker provides a good opportunity to look back on what’s been accomplished over the last decade—and to look forward to what can be achieved in the future....
Oct 18, 2018 | About Northstar, Informative
With an eye toward strengthening the alliance that forms the organization’s foundation, Northstar is working to engage in a new strategic planning process that will be underway later this fall. “I think this is a good time to revisit what we’re all about and to create...
