Oklahoma Association on Problem Gambling and Gaming

12/17/2025

Tomorrow is the last Recover Her meeting for 2025. See you there?

When: Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Where: OAPGG office (501 E Alameda, Suite E, Norman, OK 73071)
Hosted by: Christina Cook, IGRS, a lived-experience advocate and founder of The Broke Girl Society

The group will meet every Thursday except on holidays or during inclement weather.

12/17/2025

Increased access to sports betting without sufficient guardrails has led to an increase in corruption and addiction, some lawmakers are arguing.

A string of scandals involving illegal gambling and alleged game rigging in pro sports is getting the attention of lawmakers on Capitol Hill, with some arguing Congress should have a greater role i…

12/16/2025

Gambling has significantly expanded through prediction markets, and with that expansion comes many ethical concerns.

Online prediction markets are allowing people to place bets on the outcomes of real-life wars. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to reporter Matthew Gault about the rise of the practice and its consequences.

12/16/2025

Parlays, roulette, and lottery games all have one thing in common: they’re not for kids. If they’re under the legal gambling age, they’re .

12/15/2025

Why do you gamble? For entertainment? Gambling is inherently risky, so no matter what your motivation is, it's important to keep yourself safe.

There is one gambling motivation that is particularly dangerous, however, and that's escape. If you're gambling to escape from something difficult, that's an important sign that a problem could be developing.

12/15/2025

Gambling to escape life's problems puts you at risk for gambling disorder.

An international team of psychologists has revamped one of the gambling industry’s standard research tools and come to the conclusion that when people gamble mainly to escape their lives, their risk of developing a gambling disorder rises sharply. The new findings centre on an updated Gambling Mot...

12/12/2025

"Mental health clinicians who work with young people are seeing signs the problem is growing. They see young people who idolize these streamers and think that this is going to be their future."

Crypto casinos, websites where people use cryptocurrencies in online games, are leaving some teenagers thousands of dollars in debt. Neil Bedi, a reporter on our Visual Investigations team, looks at this multibillion-dollar industry.

12/11/2025

Recover Her is a weekly confidential, compassionate space for women. Whether you are just starting out or have been working on recovery for a while, this space is for you.

When: Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Where: OAPGG office (501 E Alameda, Suite E, Norman, OK 73071)
Hosted by: Christina Cook, IGRS, a lived-experience advocate and founder of .broke.girl.society

The group will meet every Thursday except on holidays or during inclement weather.

12/10/2025

If you're struggling with gambling disorder, there will never be a big enough win to make up for all that you've lost.

If you're ready to win back your time, relationships, mental health, and more, reach out. We're here to help.

12/08/2025

Teens are still , but old enough to learn about the risks. Talk to your teen about gambling and make sure they know how to keep themselves safe.

12/05/2025

Sometimes gambling becomes a problem when it is used to escape from feelings of grief. No matter what you are facing, we are here to offer resources and support.

It’s National Grief Awareness Week. Grief is the emotional, mental, and physical response to loss, and it can involve a wide range of reactions. Grief looks and feels different for everyone. This week, help spread awareness and share resources to ensure no one grieves alone: https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/observances/national-grief-awareness-week

12/05/2025

A 2025 study found that children are “particularly vulnerable” to the perceived link between sports events and gambling.

This sports season, remember: It’s okay to watch the game without betting.