In 2024, the U.S. sports betting industry experienced unprecedented growth. This surge in betting activity led to a record $13.71 billion in revenue significantly up from 2023's numbers. However, this expansion has been accompanied by a significant rise in gambling addiction. While the sports betting industry has achieved record revenues, this growth has been accompanied by increased gambling addiction rates and a concerning decline in the financial stability of a significant portion of the U.S. population. In this episode I review sports betting in the U.S., the addiction its creating and the cost its having on the bettors finances. #pgam2025 →FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA← Youtube Instagram Facebook Twitter Linked In #thepeoplesvoicepodcast #social issues Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
