May 16, 2019 | Informative, Problem Gambling Advocacy, Recent Northstar Posts, 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,...
Jul 24, 2018 | Sports Gambling
The impact of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on Minnesota, as with many other states, remains to be seen. There is considerable uncertainty about what will happen, and when. We talked to a number of state gambling experts about their thoughts on possible sports...
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...
