Pennsylvania’s Rivers Casino was fined $150,000 in July 2011, partly due to incidents related to underage gambling occurring on the premises. Amazingly, the lawyer representing Rivers urged the state’s Gaming Control Board to “consider stronger penalties for the teenagers who try to illegally enter casinos, rather than only boosting fines for the gaming establishments.”
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