12/12/2023 0 Comments Gambling on Sports is a Bad Bet![]() ![]() ![]() But the fact of the matter remains: the more opportunity there is to gamble, the more people there are to develop problem gambling habits. ![]() Gambling itself, of course, is not malicious and is a great source of entertainment for those who participate in moderation. Whether it's controversial video game loot boxes, fantasy sports, or other online gambling outlets (which have grown in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic), never before has it been so easy to place a bet. No matter where you look nowadays, there are new avenues that facilitate some form of betting or highly publicized periods of intense gambling activity like the Super Bowl and March Madness ready to lure people into risking a stake. There are an estimated 2 million Americans that have a gambling disorder, 4-6 million that struggle with problematic gambling, and 8-14% who are at-risk. Despite the expansion of gambling outlets, legislators in the majority of states are sorely lagging behind when it comes to implementing safeguards to protect people from developing some form of gambling addiction. This statistic is startling, yet the issue of problem gambling really isn't discussed in the United States, especially when it comes to young adults and those involved in sports. Athletes are 4 times more likely to develop problem gambling habits when compared to the general population. ![]()
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