Legalized Online Gambling Isn’t Entertainment. It’s a Public Health Crisis.
Legalized online gambling isn’t harmless entertainment; it’s a policy-driven public health crisis. As ER visits for gambling disorders double, the state profits from the addiction while taxpayers foot the bill for the medical fallout. ‘Responsible gambling’ isn’t a safety net—it’s a corporate liability shield. We are monetizing cognitive vulnerabilities and socializing the wreckage, all while our communities pay the hidden costs.