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Misrepresenting data can lead to bad policy, which carries real consequences for people who are struggling with gambling disorders and depend on services funded, in part, by legal, regulated sports books and increasing tax revenues from these regulated frameworks.

Data from the Progressive Policy Institute shows “no sign of a tidal wave of bankruptcies or consumer credit downgrades in states that were early adopters of mobile sports betting.”

BBB study finds consumers confused, upset amid hundreds of unlicensed and unverified casinos and sportsbooks.

The levels of risky gambling behavior in 2024 were down to almost the same level as 2018, showing about a 27% decrease from a spike in 2021.

Legalization could generate hundreds of millions in new revenue, and would replace the risky, unregulated black market with a safe system that prioritizes consumer protection and holds fraudsters accountable.