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Canterbury Park Reopens with Hope and Caution

Canterbury Park Reopens with Hope and Caution

Aug 17, 2020 | Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling

After shutting down for nearly three months, the Canterbury Park Card Casino opened in mid-June — with equal amounts of caution and hope. “We’re as well prepared as we can be,” says Michael Hochman, Vice President of Casino Operations at Canterbury Park. “Everyone is...
A Review of Sports Wagering & Gambling Addiction Studies — Executive Summary

A Review of Sports Wagering & Gambling Addiction Studies — Executive Summary

Aug 17, 2020 | Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling

The following is taken from the National Council on Problem Gambling: This report on recent research suggests that gambling problems may increase as sports gambling grows explosively at the same time that mobile and online technologies evolve to create seemingly...

Minnesota Mulls Bills to Legalize Sports Betting

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...

Groundbreaking NGAGE Survey on Gambling Sheds Light on Behaviors and Attitudes

May 15, 2019 | Gambling Addiction Research, Informative, Minnesota Problem Gambling, Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling

Gambling Behavior of Minnesotans Similar to the Nation At Large In March, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) released initial findings from the first comprehensive survey of gambling attitudes and behaviors. Northern Light talked with Don Feeney,...

What Does the Supreme Court Ruling Mean for Sports Gambling in Minnesota?

Jul 24, 2018 | Sports Gambling

The impact of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on Minnesota, as with many other states, remains to be seen. There is considerable uncertainty about what will happen, and when. We talked to a number of state gambling experts about their thoughts on possible sports...

What Is “Box Breaking?”

Jun 2, 2018 | Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling, Uncategorized

Whether officially considered to be gambling or not, there are a number of recreational activities that can produce addictive behavior. We wrote about some of these activities in the Winter/Spring 2017 issue of Northern Light. One activity, in particular, that seems...
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