RISKY BUSINESS –

Oct. 25, 2024 – Worldwide, nearly 450 million adults participate in what’s called “risk gambling,” which can impact finances, mental health, relationships and work, according to the report, which was based on a review and analysis of prior gambling studies.

Risk gambling leads to behavioral changes that impact a person’s life and or health, the report says. Around 80 million people arrive at a more severe form, called gambling disorder or problematic gambling.

However, the researchers said that number is likely an undercount.

Gambling disorder affects nearly 16% of adults and more than 26% of adolescents who use online casinos or slot machine games, the report estimated. Addiction is estimated to affect almost 9% of adults and more than 16% of teens who engage in sports betting.  

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