Super Bowl betting raises concern for gambling addicts among lawmakers, mental health counselors
The American Gaming Association says more than 67 million Americans are expected to bet on the Super Bowl this year, spending over $1.76 billion.
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With Sunday's Super Bowl will come an increase in sports betting that has lawmakers and mental health counselors concerned.
The American Gaming Association says more than 67 million Americans are expected to bet on the Super Bowl this year, spending over $1.76 billion.
Experts say gambling becomes an addiction when gamblers start to lie about their wagers and start to hide money from others, which usually is losses.
Gambling apps make it easy to place bets on your phone, plus there are more than a dozen in person locations across the state.
State lawmakers back in October wanted a crack down after the NBA cheating scandal.
"AI has become a powerful tool that enables sports betting companies to target and exploit individual bettors with micro-bets," said Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
