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Gambling is a growing industry with increases in online gambling at the forefront. But with that comes problems. Problem gamblers are always chasing the high of winning. According to a problem gambler who is in recovery, gambling addiction is the same as any other addiction.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNews Director Eric Douglas speaks with Sheila Moran, director of Marketing and Communications for First Choice Services, the company that runs West Virginia’s gambling helpline, Problem Gambling Help Network, 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). The helpline is available 24 hours a day and connects individuals who may be struggling with problems due to gambling behaviors with the resources they need.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe state has relaxed legal advertising restrictions so now, as of July 1, the state’s more than 1,200 limited video lottery locations can each put up a six foot square sign that identify that it is a limited video lottery location.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSome West Virginia bars and clubs that offer limited video lottery have taken advantage of a new law increasing the maximum number of machines.The…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia's Senate has begun advancing legislation to increase the maximum wager to $5 for a single video lottery game.The bill approved by the Senate…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Lottery revenues are declining, primarily from competition from casinos in neighboring states.The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports that the…
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