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More Than Half of Men Aged 18 to 49 Have Already Fallen Into Online Sports Betting

A Siena Research Institute poll found over half of U.S. men 18-49 have online betting accounts, with 46% actively wagering, raising concerns about increased gambling harm.

Summary by Futurism
Sports betting has seen a massive surge in popularity since a 2018 Supreme Court decision struck down a federal prohibition on it. Ever since, ads for gambling apps and online casinos like DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM have become virtually inescapable across social media and TV. Meanwhile, lawmakers are becoming concerned over a steep rise in gambling addiction and calls to gambling helplines. The sheer scale of the trend in the United States…

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Futurism broke the news on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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