Gambling addiction has soared since the legalization of sports betting in most American states, reveals a new study. Researchers found a “dramatic” increase in sports betting and gambling ...

So how do they come to this conclusion? First, they document that there is a lot of gambling. Like a lot a lot. Between 2018 and 2023 nearly $300 billion has been wagered via new legalized sports ...

As ads for sports betting increase, so do those for gambling addiction services, with those who were already suffering from gambling problems more aware of resources available to them.

New Jersey lawmakers gave preliminary approval Thursday to higher taxes on internet gambling and sports betting, and moved to ...

Lawyer João Rafael Gandara tells the sector to lean on Congress to block the incoming gambling tax hike in Brazil.

Gambling addiction hotline sees 88% increase in contacts after sports gambling apps become legal . Executive Director Jennifer Kruse said the group has had to occasionally prioritize 'crisis calls' ...

If you follow sports, gambling is everywhere. ... By late 2023, that figure exceeded $1 billion a month—a 20-fold increase. Keith O’Brien: Risking everything to lose money.

Sacramento will likely see an increase in gambling tables at its cardrooms. Here’s why By Mathew Miranda. Updated February 12, 2025 1:47 PM.

Bob Hall, representing the watchdog group Democracy NC, reported that from January 2022 to March 2024 the gambling industry had flooded political groups and campaigns with $3 million in contributions.