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As legalized sports betting grows, experts are concerned about lack of addiction treatment

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Gambling is now widely legal: 38 states have adopted the practice since the Supreme Court allowed for legalized sports betting outside of Nevada in 2018. But experts warn there is not enough treatment and intervention for people who struggle with problem gambling.

NPR’s Katia Riddle.

This segment aired on March 25, 2025.

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