Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
A feature that has become part of the majority of popular video games threatens to become a gateway to problem gambling according to many experts in the field. Loot boxes are consumable virtual items in video games that can be redeemed to receive a randomized...
May 16, 2019 | Informative, Problem Gambling Awareness Month, Recent Northstar Posts, Responsible Gaming
Traditionally, the approach to educating people about problem gambling has been a punitive one — i.e., if you don’t play responsibly you will experience problems. But new insights into the gambling education process, including those shared at the annual New Horizons...
May 16, 2019 | Informative, Problem Gambling Advocacy, Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling
Two bills to legalize sports betting in Minnesota were introduced this year. The status and nature of each bill is detailed below. It doesn’t appear that Minnesota will pass either of these bills this session. Bill: SF1984 Description: The bill would establish a...
May 16, 2019 | Recent Northstar Posts, Uncategorized
Northstar’s new strategic plan was approved by the board of directors in April. The final plan details six major organizational goals and 19 key strategies. The full strategic plan can be viewed here. Goals The goals identified in the process look out 10-15 years and...
May 15, 2019 | Recent Northstar Posts, Uncategorized
Individuals recovering from a gambling addiction now have an option should they decide to restrict themselves from participating in online gambling. BetBlocker.org, is a free online tool that users can install to stop themselves from accessing gambling sites. The tool...
