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America’s Risk Shift: Betting and Weed Rise | Dayton News
America’s relationship with risk is changing fast, fueled by two big trends: sports betting and marijuana use. Since the 2018 federal ban lifted, sports betting has exploded, raking in $166 billion last year—more than movies, music, books, and museums combined. But with the cash flow comes growing concerns about gambling addiction, especially as apps make betting easier than ever. Meanwhile, daily cannabis use has surged to 21.4 million Americans—surpassing both daily drinkers and smokers for the first time. Public health experts warn that while many users are fine, frequent use can lead to…
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