Sports betting linked to higher risk of problem gambling
Although the fast-growing industry tended to attract young and impulsive punters, there is evidence that promotion of responsible sports betting and education may reduce harms
Engagement with sports betting goes hand in hand with higher rates and greater severity of problem gambling, according to a systematic review.
The study finds sports betting is now a highly profitable and widely normalised activity worldwide, with marketing and promotion likely motivating sports bettors to gamble.
