With heightened accessibility to gamble online, concerns for older adults’ risk of developing a gambling disorder have increased…
Derek Longmeier, executive director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, said typically those who are at a higher risk for developing a gambling disorder are men between the ages of 18 and 25. However, online gamblers over the age of 65 have been rising in concerns on their gambling practices.
“If we’re looking at those that might be having some cognitive issues — it can be super easy to get sucked into the world of gambling, as well as those who have experienced loss and are using gambling as a replacement for not having their loved one there any longer,” Longmeier said.
