A Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight
Since the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting, mobile gambling has exploded into a multi-billion dollar industry — one built on addictive app design, relentless advertising, and the financial ruin of its most vulnerable users.
$150B+
wagered on sports in the U.S. in a single year — an industry that barely existed before 2018
20M
American adults report experiencing problematic gambling behaviors, yet fewer than 10% ever seek help
2–3×
Men are two to three times more likely to develop gambling addiction than women, with young men hit hardest