Recognizing Problem Gambling and the Ethical Obligations of Lawyers
6.26.2026
Gambling can take many forms from lottery tickets and bingo to casino gaming and prediction markets. The recent webinar “Problem Gambling 101 and Ethical Obligations of Lawyers” sponsored by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Attorney Well- Being detailed the signs and symptoms of problem gambling, plus the ethical responsibilities lawyers have to protect clients and report possible attorney misconduct.
Problem gambling arises when a player cannot set and maintain limits on the entertainment in the way it was intended. Like alcohol and substance misuse, problem gambling can impact your…