Online searches for gambling addiction surge

Gambling addiction online searches soar with legal sports betting
Supreme Court ruling, online queries related to online gambling jumped 23%, the study found. That translated to an estimated 6.5 million to 7.3 million searches nationwide for gambling addiction help.
Web searches about gambling addictions are up, study shows
Searches related to gambling addiction issues and resources have been on the rise over the past several years.
As sports betting rises, more seek help for gambling addiction
From $4.9 billion to $121.1 billion in sports wagers since 2017 and a rapid rise in number seeking help for addiction
Online searches for gambling addiction surge as sports betting expands, study finds
The study analyzed search queries mentioning gambling, addiction, addict, anonymous or hotline — such as gambling addiction hotline — from January 2016 through June 2024.
As sports betting skyrockets, more Americans search for addiction help, study finds
Amid sports betting boom, a new study found a 23% jump in people searching for the phrase: "Am I addicted to gambling?"
As sports betting soars, more people search online for help with gambling addiction
A study shows more people are looking for help to manage gambling addiction, in the years after a Supreme Court decision allowed online sports betting in 38 states.
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Study Finds One Big Sign Sports Gambling Is Having Negative Consequences
Since a 2018 landmark Supreme Court case allowed states to legalize sports betting, it has exploded in popularity across the country. But more gambling appears to have some negative consequences, namely that more people have been searching for help for gambling addiction,
Expert Weighs in on increased sports gambling addiction nationwide
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Explaining the science behind gambling addiction as web searches rise
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"I N THE FIRST YEAR OF LEGALIZED SPORTS BETTING WE SAW A 55% INCREASE IN CALLS TO THE PROBLEM OHIO GAMBLING HELPLINE AND ...