Americans have wagered more than $600 billion on sports since the Supreme Court paved the way for states to legalize sports betting back in 2018.
And something like 2.5 million adults have a problem with gambling.
For more on the psychology behind sports betting, “Marketplace Morning Report” host Kimberly Adams spoke with Joshua Grubbs. He’s an associate professor at the University of New Mexico and an investigator at the Center on Alcohol, Substance use, and Addictions.
The following is an edited transcript of their interview.
Kimberly Adams: Since sports betting has become legal in 39 states plus Washington D.C., how has it changed how likely people are to suffer from problem gambling?
Joshua Grubbs: This change in access to gambling,…