“When betting becomes easily accessible — especially online — participation increases, and so do related problems,” said Dr. Nona Kocher, a board-certified psychiatrist in New York and Florida. “Not everyone who gambles develops a problem, but when access expands, so does the risk.”
Once betting is available through an easy avenue, like an app, and is legal, “Clinics and hotlines often see a noticeable uptick in those reaching out for help,” Kocher said.
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