Missouri Department of Mental Health

Sports Betting

Missouri legalized online sports betting in 2025. Now with 24/7 access to digital wagering sites and apps from mobile devices, today’s workplaces need to update their gambling policies and practices. The resources address various aspects of this topic and how it impacts employees and workplaces.
Short Education Videos

Interview with Jeremiah Weinstock, PhD on Gambling Addiction

Interview with Jeremiah Weinstock, PhD on Gambling Addiction

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In this audio interview, Dr. Jeremiah Weinstock discusses the science of gambling addiction, risk factors, early warning signs, and evidence-based strategies for prevention and recovery.

Resources

The Hidden Cost of Problem Gambling in Your Workplace (PDF)

A Manager's Guide to Behavioral Warning Signs of Problem Gambling (PDF)

A Practical Framework for a Workplace Gambling Policy (PDF)

Office Pools, Brackets, and Fantasy Leagues: Where Should HR Draw the Line? (PDF)

Gambling on Company Devices and Time: Updating Your Internet and Technology Use Guidelines (PDF)

Building a Confidential Referral Pathway: Connecting Employees to Help (PDF)

Workplace Risks Created by the Rapid Expansion of Sports Betting and Online Gambling (PDF)

A Stigma-Free Language Guide for HR Communications About Gambling (PDF)

Awareness Training Essentials: What Every Manager and HR Professional Should Know (PDF)

Supporting an Employee's Return to Work and Continued Recovery (PDF)

Nine Warning Signs That Gambling Has Become a Problem (PDF)

How Modern Sports Betting Apps Are Designed and Why They Carry Higher Risks (PDF)

When Winning Isn't Worth It: The Quiet Toll Gambling Takes on Mental Health (PDF)

How Problem Gambling Can Affect Your Job, Relationships, and Career (PDF)

Setting Personal Limits and Using Self-Exclusion Tools (PDF)

Common Misconceptions About Gambling: The Fallacies That Cost You (PDF)

How to Use Your EAP and Other Confidential Workplace Resources (PDF)

How Problem Gambling Affects Household Finances and Long-Term Security (PDF)

Free, Confidential Help for Problem Gambling Is Closer Than You Think (PDF)

Late-Career and Pre-Retirement Considerations for Recovering from a Gambling Problem (PDF)

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