Legal Sports Betting and Public Health

Jonathan Cohen, a historian and author of Losing Big: America’s Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling, discusses the explosive growth of legalized sports betting and its concerning effects on public health. He highlights alarming statistics about rising gambling addiction, particularly among young men, and the normalization of betting in sports culture. Cohen emphasizes the urgent need for awareness, education, and policy changes to address the hidden dangers of gambling addiction and promote responsible gambling discussions.