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Online gambling like a racetrack in my pocket 24/7, says recovering addict

Online gambling like a racetrack in my pocket 24/7, says recovering addict

Update: 2024-11-13
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Adam Pettle has struggled with a gambling addiction since he was a teenager, eventually racking up debts that forced him to sell his family home. The recent boom in online sports betting made Pettle feel like he had a racetrack in his pocket 24/7, and a new report warns that the industry is creating a public health crisis that should be treated like alcohol and tobacco.

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Online gambling like a racetrack in my pocket 24/7, says recovering addict

Online gambling like a racetrack in my pocket 24/7, says recovering addict