March Madness is a season for betting, but help for problem gambling is hard to find

For people with gambling disorder, the proliferation of gambling opportunities makes it difficult to fight their addiction. Investment in treatment lags behind other addiction disorders.

Mar 29, 2025 - 14:56
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March Madness is a season for betting, but help for problem gambling is hard to find
Michigan State beat Ole Miss in the Sweet 16 round of March Madness on Friday in Atlanta. The sheer number of games to bet on in a short time makes the NCAA tournament popular with legal sportsbook games.

For people with gambling disorder, the proliferation of gambling opportunities makes it difficult to fight their addiction. Investment in treatment lags behind other addiction disorders.

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