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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.