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Addressing Problem Gambling in the Advent of Online Sports Betting in Vermont
Yang, Sarah
Yang, Sarah
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With the legalization of online sports betting in Vermont as of January 11, 2024, residents now have access to commercial sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics. As online gambling becomes increasingly rapid, accessible, and immersive, the associated risks for harm to consumers are rising. Problem gambling, a behavior with potential to significantly disrupt one’s well-being, career, and relationships, is recognized as a mental health disorder affecting over 11,600 Vermonters (2.2% of the adult population). The social and economic costs of problem gambling in the United States total approximately $14 billion annually, spanning healthcare, criminal justice expenses, job loss, and bankruptcy. This project introduces a brochure designed to provide primary care patients and physicians with essential, nonjudgmental information on recognizing and managing problem gambling. The brochure aims to raise awareness, educate, and offer support resources to at-risk individuals and their families. Through strategic distribution in primary care settings, this resource seeks to address an urgent public health issue by equipping patients and practitioners with tools to mitigate the impact of problem gambling.
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2024-01-01
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