Changes to the DSM -5  

In the current edition (DSM-IV), gambling disorder is classified as part of "Impulse-Control Disorders Not Elsewhere Classified," which also includes disorders like kleptomania. In the new edition, gambling disorder will join substance-related addictions in a renamed group called "Addiction and Related Disorders."

The Future of Regional Gambling

The disparity between regional and resort operators, particularly those exposed to Asia, has become so great that it's natural to question the logic behind pursuing regional development.

California Lawmaker Pushes for Online Gambling

State Sen. Roderick Wright (D-Inglewood) said late Tuesday that he would continue negotiations to try to  reach a compromise on legalizing Internet poker in California, but he estimated the odds of success this year are "less than 50-50."  

FEDS: Gamblers have more Debt...and Assets

Consumers are more likely to gamble when their income is higher.  Read the full report here:

Gamblers as Personal Finance Activists