Harvard University panel declare that online gambling has raised stakes for public health

A recent panel on the increased public health risks associated with the digitalization of gambling, organized by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, came to the conclusion that some form of intervention is required.

The American public now has access to a wide range of online betting and gambling options. Gambling is more common than ever thanks to iGaming, online sports betting, contentious websites that resemble casinos, and wagering exchanges that let users wager on anything from elections to the price of bitcoin tomorrow.

 

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A recent panel at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health highlighted growing public health risks from the digitalization of gambling. With the rise of iGaming, online sports betting, virtual casinos, and wagering exchanges, gambling is more accessible than ever in the U.S. Experts stressed the need for interventions to mitigate these risks as users now bet on diverse topics, from elections to cryptocurrency prices. The discussion underscored the importance of responsible gaming measures to protect public health.