United States faces epidemic of sports betting among teenagers

In the United States, growing numbers of teenagers are becoming addicted to sports betting, alarming parents and observers.

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The fact

This phenomenon accelerates with easy access to online betting apps and the normalization of gambling practices.

Consequences include youth debt, behavioral problems, and gambling addiction comparable to adults.

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