Last week the Arkansas Problem Gambling Council announced it has seen a 22% increase in calls for help with problem gambling — a spike largely driven by sports betting.
Recently CBS News reported how gambling addiction has become a serious problem as sports betting has grown nationwide.
As we have noted before, people who gamble online face a serious risk of developing a gambling addiction, and some research indicates that people who engage in sports betting are twice as likely to suffer from gambling problems.
You can watch the CBS News segment below.