Mississippi Pushes for Gambling Treatment | Jackson News

Mississippi researchers are calling for $2 million annually to tackle the growing crisis of problem gambling, launching a new Center on Collegiate Gambling to study student betting habits and treatment clinics for the public — all while the state debates whether to legalize mobile sports betting. With 4% of adults battling gambling addiction and 90% going untreated, this push comes despite the state’s booming casino industry and lack of dedicated funding since 2018. Lawmakers remain divided, but Ole Miss aims to lead the charge in prevention and recovery — no matter the betting laws. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be1568e3d3ab571a