Jun 2, 2018 | Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling, Uncategorized
Whether officially considered to be gambling or not, there are a number of recreational activities that can produce addictive behavior. We wrote about some of these activities in the Winter/Spring 2017 issue of Northern Light. One activity, in particular, that seems...
Aug 29, 2017 | Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling
In May, the U.S. Congress unveiled The Gaming Accountability and Modernization Act (GAME), a draft of legislation seeking to lift the federal ban on sports betting. The GAME Act aims to remove federal barriers, outline consumer protection and allow states to legalize...
Jan 31, 2017 | Informative, Online Gambling, Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling
When most people think of gambling activities that can cause addiction, they typically envision casino games, lotteries, betting on horses or professional sports, or even Bingo. However, other recreational activities that are not technically considered gambling can...
Aug 17, 2016 | Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling
The daily fantasy sports industry sought to gain legalization in Minnesota through a bill that would have also created consumer protections. The bill passed in the House but was ultimately not heard by the Senate. The debate in Minnesota reflected the larger national...
Sep 30, 2015 | Gambling Addiction Research, Informative, Internet Gambling, Online Gambling, Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling, Uncategorized
Fantasy sports are taking center stage this fall, particularly with the pervasive presence of DraftKings and FanDuel. We’ve amassed some articles on this increasingly popular and controversial topic: Commentary by Northstar regarding the risk of addiction in fantasy...
Sep 18, 2013 | Informative, Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling, Uncategorized
The only time my 74-year-old father swears is when his Vikings make a bad play or the referee makes a “bonehead” call. Many of us, like my father, get animated when our favorite sports team plays. We feel connected to our team, and feel their wins and losses almost as...
