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Gambling Revenue Hits $70B Amid Treatment Shortage Crisis

3/29/2025

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Legal gambling in the U.S. has reached $70 billion in revenue, with $3.1 billion projected for NCAA March Madness bets.
There is a critical shortage of specialized facilities for treating problem gambling.
Research on problem gambling is outdated, failing to address the rise in issues due to legalization.
Advocates urge for increased funding and resources for treatment, highlighting the disparity with support for other addictions.

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Story summary

Legal gambling in the U.S. has reached $70 billion in revenue, with $3.1 billion projected for NCAA March Madness bets.
There is a critical shortage of specialized facilities for treating problem gambling.
Research on problem gambling is outdated, failing to address the rise in issues due to legalization.
Advocates urge for increased funding and resources for treatment, highlighting the disparity with support for other addictions.