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One bad bet: How sports gambling became a national crisis

A new report confirms what many suspected: legalizing sports gambling has coincided with a 61% rise in diagnosed gambling disorders. But the fallout goes far beyond the bet itself — bankruptcy, debt delinquency, and even domestic violence are all on the rise.

A new report confirms what many suspected: legalizing sports gambling has coincided with a 61% rise in diagnosed gambling disorders. But the fallout goes far beyond the bet itself — bankruptcy, debt delinquency, and even domestic violence are all on the rise.