Sports Gambling Boom Raises Addiction and Accountability Concerns
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Supreme Court decision in 2018 opened the door for states to legalize sports betting, leading to a boom in sports gambling and problems associated with it
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Sportsbooks use sophisticated AI and algorithms to offer endless microbetting options and keep younger male bettors hooked
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Clinicians report huge spikes in patients struggling with sports gambling addiction, especially men under 35
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Gambling addiction experts warn it's a public health crisis as sportsbooks target vulnerable young men aggressively
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Lawyers plan lawsuits holding sportsbooks accountable, saying self-regulation isn't working and strict guardrails are needed