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U.S. Gambling Addiction Searches Soar With Legal Sports Betting

Online gambling addiction searches have increased by 23% since the Supreme Court's 2018 decision to allow sports betting, indicating rising issues associated with gambling.
The amount wagered on sports surged from $4.9 billion in 2017 to over $121 billion in 2023, highlighting significant growth in this market.
States have inadequately addressed public health issues related to gambling addiction, dedicating less than $400,000 for treatment despite receiving significant tax revenues.
A general lack of awareness about gambling addiction persists, with only 59 studies recorded since 2018, raising concerns among health experts.

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New York Post

Gambling addiction has soared since sports betting was legalized in most of the US: study

Researchers found a "dramatic" increase in sports betting and gambling addiction help-seeking since the landmark Murphy v. NCAA Supreme Court decision in 2018 paved the way for states to legalize gambling on sports.

3 days ago·New York, United States

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As sports betting has soared, 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.

4 days ago·Washington, United States

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USA Today

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?"

4 days ago·United States

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Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen

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U.S. Gambling Addiction Searches Soar With Legal Sports Betting

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4 days ago·Georgia, United States

Gambling addiction soared after states legalized sports betting

Researchers found a "dramatic" increase in sports betting and gambling addiction help-seeking since many states legalized sports betting.

3 days ago

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The rise of sports betting is driving a growing public health crisis

A nationwide shift in sports betting has led to a surge in gambling addiction, with millions seeking help. Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision in Murphy v. NCAA, which allowed states to legalize sports betting, the landscape has transformed. What was once a niche activity limited to a single state is now a widespread industry, with 38 states hosting legalized sportsbooks. The impact of this rapid expansion has been profound, sparking concerns …

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