/tags/sports-betting Sports Betting en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:11 GMT /npr-news/2025-02-07/with-the-surge-in-sports-betting-the-risk-of-gambling-addiction-rises-too Mobile apps have put sportsbooks in the hands of millions, and experts are seeing a surge in betting â€� and higher risk of problem gambling. As the Super Bowl approaches, a recovering addict shares his story. Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:11 GMT /npr-news/2025-02-07/with-the-surge-in-sports-betting-the-risk-of-gambling-addiction-rises-too Windsor Johnston /local-news/2025-01-17/vermont-works-to-address-addiction-concerns-as-online-sports-gambling-thrives Vermonters bet just over $140 million in 2024, the first year of legal sports gambling in the state. During that time, the state has worked to grow its resources for people with gambling problems. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-01-17/vermont-works-to-address-addiction-concerns-as-online-sports-gambling-thrives Bob Kinzel, Jenn Jarecki, Nathaniel Wilson /local-news/2024-07-30/vermont-sports-betting-brings-in-roughly-3-5m-in-half-a-year Basketball was the most gambled-upon sport so far, and betting activity has slowed down into the summer. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:53:27 GMT /local-news/2024-07-30/vermont-sports-betting-brings-in-roughly-3-5m-in-half-a-year Bob Kinzel /local-news/2024-05-16/sports-betting-vermont-colleges-students-cautious In the first month of legal sports betting in Vermont, the state made over $1 million. Most of the bets are coming from men under 35. Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-05-16/sports-betting-vermont-colleges-students-cautious Sam Jefferson /local-news/2024-03-25/sports-gambling-rollout-addiction-experts-concerned State officials say they are very pleased with the rollout of online sports betting. The program generated nearly $2 million in state revenue in the first seven weeks. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:24:17 GMT /local-news/2024-03-25/sports-gambling-rollout-addiction-experts-concerned Bob Kinzel, Jenn Jarecki, Nathaniel Wilson