problem gambling

The Mohegan Tribe is partnering with Yale University to fund a new initiative aimed at combatting problem gambling. Researchers from the Yale School of Medicine will begin developing an app to deliver cognitive behavioral therapy. “Which is an evidence-based treatment for substance use as well as other behavioral addictions including gambling,” said Dr. Brian Kiluk, associate professor of psychiatry at…

The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling says it has seen a big increase in the number of calls it is receiving to its helpline since the launch of online gaming in Connecticut. A state legislative committee is planning on conducting a study on the prevalence of gambling problems in Connecticut and with the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday, proponents…

Online gaming and sports wagering was made legal last year. That topic may be revisted including if legislation needs to do another study on gambling problems in the state.