Online Sports Betting: Risks & Tools
Update: 2025-11-12
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Online sports betting surges, with 14% of U.S. adults participating, raising concerns about potential pitfalls. Since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling, 38 states and D.C. have legalized gambling, making online betting more accessible. Public health advocates warn of quick and large losses, emphasizing the importance of setting time and money limits. New prediction markets emerge, with interference in relationships, work, or basic needs as key warning signs. Online platforms offer tools like deposit limits and self-exclusion options, with resources like the one-eight-hundred-GAMBLER hotline and Gamblers Anonymous available for support.
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