In this article the relationship between neuroscience and internet gambling is explained. The article delineates how much of what we do online releases dopamine into the brain’s pleasure centers, resulting in obsessive pleasure-seeking behavior. Technology companies face the option to exploit our addictions for profit.
American Medical Association: Growing Health Concern Regarding Gambling Addiction in the Age of Sportsbooks
The number of states with operational sportsbooks increased from 1 during 2017 to 38 during 2024. Total sports wagers increased