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This illustration shows a teenage boy sitting cross-legged on a bed with his phone in his hands. A mirror is behind him, and in the reflection, you can see he is gambling. Cards, dice and poker chips fall from the sky in the reflection.

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More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected

by Sequoia Carrillo April 5, 2026April 5, 2026

The explosion of online gambling and sports betting, as well as the advertising behind it, is attracting a growing number of young people, most of them boys.

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With the surge in sports betting, the risk of gambling addiction rises too

by Windsor Johnston February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

Mobile apps have put sportsbooks in the hands of millions, and experts are seeing a surge in betting — and higher risk of problem gambling. As the Super Bowl approaches, a recovering addict shares his story.

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