Yhn SportSports first seen 14 h ago, last 57 min ago, peak #8
Online Sports Gambling Addiction Compared to '80s Crack Crisis
Original: The addiction of online sports gambling: "Like crack in the '80s"
A CBS News report examines the rise of online sports betting apps and the addiction problems they are linked with, with one commentator describing their impact as being "like crack in the '80s." The piece highlights how easy access to wagering through smartphones has drawn in heavy losses and problem gambling, particularly among young men, and is prompting debate over regulation and advertising.
Why now: Sports betting has exploded across the US and worries about its addictive toll are mounting.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 11 snapshots from 14 h ago to 57 min ago.
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