American Gaming Association study reveals that online gambling has more people seeking help

According to a recent study that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the number of people seeking treatment for gambling addiction and sports betting has been steadily increasing.

The study examined 10 million Google searches from January 1, 2016, to June 30, 2024, that included the terms gambling, addiction, and other related terms.

According to the study, there were between 6.5 and 7.3 million of these searches, with a monthly peak of 180,000.
 
Back
Top