Gambling addiction is soaring: The SAFE Bet Act can stop it getting worse
By Dr. Lyndon Haviland
April 11, 2026
TheHill.com
Online sports gambling is a growing public health threat that demands attention. It is heading in a dangerous direction, and if Congress fails to act, more and more young people will be at higher risk of getting in way over their heads. Those are odds lawmakers can’t ignore.











