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Many sports bettors aren’t only risking money when they gamble, but possibly their health, too. That’s according to new research conducted by the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý (ÐÔÊӽ紫ý) in conjunction with the University of New Mexico.

It turns out that money isn't the only thing sports gamblers are risking. According to a new study, bettors who wager on sporting events, esports, and daily fantasy sports are much more likely than other individuals to binge drink.

It turns out that money isn't the only thing sports gamblers are risking. According to a new study, bettors who wager on sporting events, esports, and daily fantasy sports are much more likely than other individuals to binge drink.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý study finds binge drinking is disproportionately more common among sports bettors than non-gamblers or those who don't wager on sports.

The sports betting business is booming, with Americans waging a record-high $119.84 billion in 2023 as more states allowed it. One of the side effects of this particular gambling boom is the way sports betting is fueling a public health crisis.

The sports betting business is booming, and one of the side effects of this boom is the way sports betting is fueling a public health crisis. Dr. Shane Kraus is the director of the Behavioral Addictions Lab at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, which conducts research on compulsive behaviors, including gambling. Saul Malek is a public speaker who educates the public on the perils of gambling addiction by sharing his personal story.

Free gambling credits, easy access can raise the risk of addiction and costs to society

Calling problem gambling a public health issue, many in North Carolina are getting ready for an onslaught of helpline calls and increased need for addiction treatment.