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'I just gambled our entire savings away': Young adults in Mass. are hooked on online sports betting

'I just gambled our entire savings away': Young adults in Mass. are hooked on online sports betting

Update: 2025-12-05
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Addiction specialists, treatment programs and 12-step recovery groups tell WBUR they’re seeing a rise in young adults — ranging from their late 20s to early 30s — seeking help for serious gambling problems tied to sports betting apps.

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'I just gambled our entire savings away': Young adults in Mass. are hooked on online sports betting

'I just gambled our entire savings away': Young adults in Mass. are hooked on online sports betting

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