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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2025 · 14 MIN

When Sports Betting Leads To Problem Gambling

from In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

After Illinois legalized sports betting in 2020, the state has seen a surge in business, jobs and tax revenue from the gaming industry. Advocates say there has also been a corresponding rise in gambling addiction, especially for young men and boys. Reset looks at how sports betting can lead to problem gambling and what treatment looks like with Anita Pindiur, executive director of Way Back Inn and Hunter, a member at the Way Back Inn. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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After Illinois legalized sports betting in 2020, the state has seen a surge in business, jobs and tax revenue from the gaming industry. Advocates say there has also been a corresponding rise in gambling addiction, especially for young men and boys....

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