Online searches for gambling addiction-related terms have surged in recent years across the U.S., especially in states that have legalized online sports betting, according to a study published on ...

However, the state also saw gambling addiction searches spike 61% when online sportsbooks went live. Overall, as more U.S. states permit online and retail sports betting, ...

Sports betting has taken off in the U.S. since it was legalized in 2018, and research shows gambling addiction may be rising along with it. A new study found that online searches for help with ...

That corresponds with around 6.5 to 7.3 million searches for gambling addiction help-seeking in the US with 180,000 monthly searches at its peak, ...

A gambling expert says one reason is the recent rise in sports gambling apps and how socially acceptable ... Online searches for gambling addiction help rising nationwide. Updated: Feb. 21, 2025 ...

Since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling, online queries related to online gambling jumped 23%, the study found. That translated to an estimated 6.5 million to 7.3 million searches nationwide for gambling ...

While online searches for gambling addiction help had declined or stabilized in 2020 as the Covid pandemic halted sporting events, the searches increased year over year since 2021, ...

Internet searches seeking help for gambling addiction have "increased substantially" as the number of states with legalized sports betting has expanded in recent years, prompting a need for more ...

Online searches for gambling addiction surge as legalized sports betting expands, study finds Researchers say public health warnings are "essential to prevent the escalation of gambling-related ...