In 2018, the US Supreme Court ruled that states could legalize sports gambling. Since then, 38 states have taken the plunge, including our home state of North Carolina. The payoff has been lucrative. But it also has a human toll.
Featuring:
- Jason deBruyn, Supervising Editor for Digital News at WUNC
- Jason Quick, Senior Writer at The Athletic
Links:
- Check out Jason Quick's incredible reporting about gambling addiction.
- You can find a transcript of this episode here.
If you or a loved one need help with problem gambling you can find it at the National Problem Gambling Helpline. That number is 1-800-GAMBLER. There are also state programs across the country like the North Carolina Problem Gambling Helpline which is 1-877-718-5543.
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