When corporate gambling interests and state officials lobbied for government-sanctioned casinos in the state, they told the public that problem gambling services would be fully funded. Just a few years later, the state is slashing problem gambling services funding by almost 20 percent.
American Medical Association: Growing Health Concern Regarding Gambling Addiction in the Age of Sportsbooks
March 3, 2025
The number of states with operational sportsbooks increased from 1 during 2017 to 38 during 2024. Total sports wagers increased