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States Tighten Regulations Amid Sports Gambling Boom

2/13/2025

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Since 2018, the legalization of sports gambling has poured billions into state coffers, supporting vital harm reduction programs. Yet, the rise of unregulated sweepstakes gaming has alarmed states like Mississippi and New York, leading to tougher regulations. In Texas, the debate over constitutional amendments for sports betting and casinos intensifies amid fears of gambling addiction and political pushback.

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Since 2018, the legalization of sports gambling has poured billions into state coffers, supporting vital harm reduction programs. Yet, the rise of unregulated sweepstakes gaming has alarmed states like Mississippi and New York, leading to tougher regulations. In Texas, the debate over constitutional amendments for sports betting and casinos intensifies amid fears of gambling addiction and political pushback.