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flag Legalized sports betting linked to 23% rise in gambling addiction searches, study finds.

flag A study in JAMA Internal Medicine links the legalization of sports betting to a rise in gambling addiction searches, with online bets showing a greater risk. flag Searches for gambling addiction help increased 23% nationally post-legalization. flag However, critics argue that search trends do not confirm actual addiction rates, and the national rate of severe problem gambling remains at 1%, similar to historical data. flag The study suggests stronger safeguards and funding for addiction services.

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