Podcast: Online Gambling Surge Is a Public Health Crisis

The rapid expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S. has fueled a significant increase in gambling addiction, with calls to helplines surging and treatment providers overwhelmed by demand. While the industry generates substantial revenue, it also imposes hidden costs on society, including financial ruin, mental health problems and strained public resources. Now the question is: Can we bring this emerging public health crisis to heel?