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In 2018, the Supreme Court opened the door for states to legalize sports betting. Since then, Americans have wagered more than $600 billion on sports bets. It’s now legal in 39 states and Washington, D.C.
But this skyrocketing popularity has come with concerns. A recent UCLA study finds that easier access to sports betting harms consumer health by increasing debt levels. So what are sportsbooks doing in response?
The nonprofit newsroom ProPublica gave one of its reporters a budget to bet on sports, so they could see what…