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Online Betting and the Hidden Crisis | Green Bay News
Online sports betting’s explosive growth since 2018 has triggered a public health crisis, with addiction rates soaring and many seeking help—this isn’t a matter of willpower, but a recognized brain disorder. The 24/7 accessibility via smartphones, coupled with the abstract nature of digital wagers, makes it dangerously easy to lose track of real costs and spiral into compulsive behavior. The stakes are deadly: a high proportion of gambling addicts report suicidal thoughts, often fueled by relentless digital nudges and misleading “prediction markets” that disguise gambling as harmless trading…
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