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Bettors Turn to Gambling with Borrowed Money to Help Pay Bills, Survey Finds

By Melanie PorterSeptember 21, 2026

The brief

While sports betting is frequently marketed as a form of entertainment, new research hints that a growing number of Americans are turning to wagers for something much more serious. Namely, to pay their bills. More Than Half Wanted to Pay Their Bills According to a new survey by US News, roughly 51% of Americans who […]

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