On Sunday March 30th, Dr. Harry Levant, Director of Gambling Policy here at PHAI appeared on CBS Sunday Morning to discuss the growing crisis of online sports gambling addiction.
As legalized sports betting continues to spread across the U.S., millions of Americans are now exposed to gambling platforms that operate 24/7, making it easier than ever to place bets–and harder to stop.
During the segment, Dr. Levant highlighted the alarming tactics used by the gambling industry to keep players engaged, with enticing promotions, seamless mobile apps, and relentless advertising, sports betting has become a billion-dollar industry that makes most its money when its consumers lose.
“We now have now accessible on every phone, computer, and tablet betting on every single micro event in every sporting event conceivable,” Levant noted in the segment.
Here at PHAI, we believe in holding the industry accountable and will continue to push for policies that protect consumers.
Watch the full segment below:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/online-betting-the-dangers-of-sports-gambling-addiction