In an era when you can bet on almost any sporting event on your phone, it is no surprise that gambling addiction is on the rise. Young men are particularly likely to get in too deep. WBUR’s Patrick Madden reports from Massachusetts.
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Online sports betting has become a multibillion-dollar industry, making it possible for anyone anywhere to bet on games. But that’s given rise to addiction issues, especially among young people. WBUR’s Patrick Madden reports from Massachusetts.
PATRICK MADDEN, BYLINE: It’s a Tuesday night at an Episcopal Church just south of Boston. Inside a meeting room, the final words of the Serenity Prayer hang in the air. There are hugs,…