Gambling debt pushing Kenyan teachers to the brink

Astiba Kebong’o warns that gambling-related debt can damage teachers’ finances, relationships and mental wellbeing. She urges TSC to include gambling addiction, responsible borrowing and financial planning in teacher wellness programmes. Kebong’o argues that early intervention can prevent debt, despair and potentially life-threatening mental-health crises. September gives us an opportunity to talk more openly about suicide,…

Matthew Lockhart: Unlock $100,000 Debt Relief Through LRP and Stay Focused on Your Research

The National Institutes of Health shared on LinkedIn: “The FY 27 NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Program Application Cycle is now open! Qualified health professionals conducting NIH-mission relevant research are eligible for up to $100,000 in student debt repayment over a two-year period. Clinical Research Pediatric Research Facilitating Opportunities in Cutting-edge Science (new). The deadline for…

Wyoming Man Charged After Allegedly Taking $88,413 from Mother’s Accounts to Pay FanDuel Gambling Debts

Orlando Blackwell faces charges for stealing $88,413 from his mother’s accounts between March 2025 and July 2026 to pay FanDuel gambling debts. The case surfaced after a nursing facility reported nonpayment. Wyoming’s market includes tribal casinos, regulated online betting since 2021, and WGC-led responsible gaming efforts. SCCG Take — The incident shows why the WGC’s…

‘The family paid the price’: India’s deadly online gambling crisis | Debt

Nizamabad, India – When Harish began betting online, his family did not imagine that a smartphone would eventually consume their savings, land and, ultimately, their lives. The 22-year-old from Yedapally village in the Nizamabad district of India’s southern Telangana state started betting online during the COVID-19 pandemic. What began with small wagers gradually turned into heavy…