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Problem gambling grows along with revenue, a Massachusetts study finds More people report they are having problems controlling their gambling By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs October 21, 2024 Online gambling has been growing around the country as more states legalize, leading to concenrs about its impact on consumers' financea and mental health. Online gambling is generally regarded as more addictive than in-person betting. Online gaming became legal in Massachusetts in 2023 and arecent study shows that people in Massachusetts who gamble regularly are gambling more and having more problems because of it. Researchers surveyed people who gamble monthly or more often. They found that: More people are having problems with gambling: The number of people who said they were experiencing harm from gambling has gone up each year. People are gambling on more things: More people are playing the lottery, betting on sports, and gambling online. People are worried about gambling: More people are starting to think that gambling is harmful and that it can be addictive. The researchers think that the increase in gambling problems might be because of the pandemic ending and because sports betting is now legal in Massachusetts. They are concerned that these trends could lead to even more people having problems with gambling in the future. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported earlier this month that the month of September 2024 generated approximately$92.06 millionin gross revenue. Additionally, roughly $73 millionin taxable sports

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