Yhn SportSports first seen 2 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #8
Online sports gambling addiction compared to '80s crack epidemic
Original: The addiction of online sports gambling: "Like crack in the '80s"
CBS News is examining the addictive pull of online sports betting apps, with one person comparing their grip to crack cocaine in the 1980s. The report comes as legalised sports wagering expands across the United States, and commentators are voicing concern over how easily apps let users bet continuously and lose heavily.
Why now: Concerns over problem gambling are resurfacing as sports betting apps proliferate following legalisation in many US states.
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