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Online Betting Boom Raises Gambling Addiction Concerns

6/6/2025

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Since the legalization of gambling in 2018, American sports culture has transformed dramatically, with 39 states embracing it. Nearly half of men under 50 now have online betting accounts, raising alarms about gambling addiction. In Texas, where laws remain stringent, the lack of treatment resources leaves many seeking help through overwhelmed helplines.

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Story summary

Since the legalization of gambling in 2018, American sports culture has transformed dramatically, with 39 states embracing it. Nearly half of men under 50 now have online betting accounts, raising alarms about gambling addiction. In Texas, where laws remain stringent, the lack of treatment resources leaves many seeking help through overwhelmed helplines.