Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about gambling addiction, curated daily by BrightWire.
Illinois just became one of the first states to officially recognize gambling disorder as a medical addiction, opening doors to real treatment for over a million residents at risk. The new law puts compulsive gambling on equal footing with alcohol and drug addiction.
Kenya just gave families a powerful new tool to help relatives struggling with gambling addiction. Under groundbreaking regulations, loved ones can now ask regulators to bar family members from betting sites when gambling threatens their finances or wellbeing.
The Dutch government is taking bold action to protect young people from gambling addiction by banning all online betting ads and signup bonuses. The move comes after a sharp rise in problem gambling since legalization in 2021.
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A father who lost everything to addiction now holds a steady job and is earning back his family's trust. Lisandro Fajardo's story proves recovery is possible, no matter how far you've fallen.