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Rates of Problem Gambling Rise by 61% in States Regulating Sports Betting
By Stoyan Todorov•October 9, 2026
The brief
A new study by Epic Research has indicated that the legalization of sports gambling is associated with an immediate spike in the number of people experiencing gambling disorders. According to the research, the exact rate is 61%. Problem Gambling on the Rise Since 2018 Researchers have drawn on examples from Pennsylvan…
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