Professor John Kindt suggests that subpoenaing predatory gambling operators could reveal the truth behind the business, since “the historical record indicates that decriminalized organized gambling activities invariably lead to new addicted gamblers, new bankruptcies, and new crime and corruption.”
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