Online gambling a concern during the pandemic | Local News | sentinelsource.com – The Keene Sentinel

New Hampshire lottery sales, particularly from online games, are surging during the pandemic, and with that increase comes a jump in another statistic the number of problem gamblers who seek assistance for a disorder that can destroy lives. The National Council on Problem Gambling received 443 calls to its 24-hour helpline (800-522-4700) from New Hampshire…

Sign of the pandemic times: Increase in calls to 24-hour gambling helpline concerning – Manchester Ink Link

Ed Talbot, executive director of the New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling, speaks at a celebration for two runners who had completed a half marathon for 40 consecutive years. Talbot said physical exercise can be helpful in recovery for compulsive gambling. Courtesy photo New Hampshire lottery sales, particularly from online games, are surging during the…

Laurentian University can cut programs, lay off faculty as part of restructuring, court rules – CTV Toronto

SUDBURY — A judge has formally declared Laurentian University insolvent, giving the university breathing room as it works toward restructuring by April 30. The ruling released Thursday by G.B. Morawetz, chief justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, allows the university to access $25 million in funding to cover salary and other costs as…

Calling time on rent rebels could lead to over 5,000 insolvencies – About Manchester

Landlords getting tough with so-called rent rebels could force 5,834 companies out of business and trigger 326m worth of insolvent debt that further decimates city centres, according to analysis from Stockport based insolvency score, Red Flag Alert. Concerns are mounting that April will see companies fighting for survival after a COVID-19 moratorium on evictions ends…