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Technology has fueled a sports betting boom and a spike in problem gambling, addiction therapist warns (www.cbsnews.com)

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Technology has fueled a sports betting boom and a spike in problem gambling, addiction therapist warns::There's been a surge of young problem gamblers since sports betting was legalized. An addiction therapist warns AI-powered sports betting has spurred a public health emergency.

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[-] stoly@lemmy.world -1 points 5 months ago

Not gambling in general, THIS form of gambling. But I guess it's easier to not show charity in your interpretations and go on the attack.

[-] Gutless2615@ttrpg.network 1 points 5 months ago

So THIS form of gambling isn’t chemically addictive?

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