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Research shows anxiety levels are high for many students in year 12 as they focus on academic goals that may determine their future. The way you pursue your goals can be the difference between maintaining happiness or feeling stressed. When setting and pursuing your goals, try to keep these four things in mind. 1. It’s less the […]

Bingo, with its familiar rules, novelty number calls (“legs 11”, “two ducks swimming”) and social setting, has long had a reputation as harmless and friendly. Also called “housie”, bingo is a game in which players mark numbers on a grid as a caller reads them out. The first person whose numbers are all called out

When the 2005 Gambling Act was drafted the world was very different. Twitter, Facebook and YouTube didn’t exist. Gambling was often seen as a shady activity typically conducted in smoky high-street betting shops. You certainly couldn’t use a smartphone to gamble 24/7 with a couple of clicks. Aware of these changes, in 2019 the UK

New gambling rules are being proposed by the UK government for the first time since the invention of the smartphone. But these “reforms for the digital age” are silent on cryptocasinos, where you can bet online using cryptocurrencies. These platforms have seen remarkable and potentially dangerous developments since the government’s consultation for its reforms began in

Possibly the earliest account of a disturbed mind is recorded in a 3,500-year-old Hindu text that describes a man who is “gluttonous, filthy, walks naked, has lost his memory and moves about in an uneasy manner”. In the Bible’s Old Testament, in the first Book of Samuel, we read that King David simulated madness to gain safety: And

How AI and AR Could Increase the Risk of Problem Gambling in Online Sports Betting The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) into online sports betting platforms is revolutionizing the gambling industry. While these technologies offer enhanced user experiences and innovative features, they also pose significant risks, particularly in exacerbating problem gambling.

Colleges Confront Growing Gambling Addiction Among Students as Sports Betting Spreads The rise of sports betting has brought new challenges for colleges and universities, as an increasing number of students are falling prey to gambling addiction. The widespread availability of online betting platforms and the growing acceptance of gambling in mainstream culture have made it

March Madness Brings Unique Gambling Risks for College Students March Madness, the NCAA basketball tournament, is a highly anticipated event that captivates sports fans across the nation. However, for college students, it also brings unique gambling risks that can have significant consequences. Understanding these risks and addressing them proactively is crucial to ensuring the well-being