The Impact of Legalized Sports Gambling

This chapter explores the implications of legalized sports gambling across various states, focusing on its addictive qualities and the financial instability it brings to vulnerable households. It highlights the troubling rise in gambling behaviors among young men and the connection between gambling losses and negative social outcomes, including domestic violence. The discussion also emphasizes the challenges regulators face in addressing predatory practices and the urgent need for effective consumer protections in the evolving gambling landscape.