As the prevalence of online betting grows, there's plenty of revenue to be had.
The more people gamble — and the more culturally acceptable gambling becomes — the more possibility gambling addiction becomes a bigger issue.
Of course, as fun as sports gambling is — as is gambling in general — it has some serious downsides for society.
According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, 2 million Americans have a severe gambling problem, and another 4 million to 6 million a mild or moderate problem.
The more people gamble — and the more culturally acceptable gambling becomes — the more possibility gambling addiction becomes a bigger issue.
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