sports betting, Gambling addiction

As sports betting rises, more seek help for gambling addiction
From $4.9 billion to $121.1 billion in sports wagers since 2017 and a rapid rise in number seeking help for addiction
Online searches for gambling addiction surge as sports betting expands, study finds
The study analyzed search queries mentioning gambling, addiction, addict, anonymous or hotline — such as gambling addiction hotline — from January 2016 through June 2024.
Gambling addiction has soared since sports betting was legalized in most of the US: study
What was once a taboo activity, confined to the fringes of society, has been completely normalized,” a medical student says.
As sports betting skyrockets, more Americans search for addiction help, study finds
Amid sports betting boom, a new study found a 23% jump in people searching for the phrase: "Am I addicted to gambling?"
As sports betting soars, more people search online for help with gambling addiction
A study shows more people are looking for help to manage gambling addiction, in the years after a Supreme Court decision allowed online sports betting in 38 states.
BetBreak.org Launches New Workbook to Help Gamblers Take a Break from Sports Betting
Legal in 38 states, sports betting has never been easier and while it's entertainment for some, betting online can turn into a gambling addiction for others. Problem gambling, defined as gambling behaviors that disrupt or damage personal,
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2024 AGA Report Underscores Legal Sports Betting Market Growth
The regulated gaming industry hit another all-time high in 2024, fueled by continued growth from legal sportsbooks.
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10 Best Sports Betting Sites for 2025 – Top Sportsbooks Online, Ranked by Experts
With around 39% of people betting on sports (roughly 19% doing it online), it’s only natural to assume that the competition among the best sports betting sites is as tough as it gets. Here’s the ...
Do we, as faith leaders, care about sports betting? | Faith Forum
About $1.39 billion was reportedly spent on legal betting on the most recent Super Bowl. Here's what the Faith Forum panel has to say.