Digital sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel have contributed to a growing addiction epidemic, with more gambling apps available than rehabilitation centers. This issue is highlighted by the story of Zach, a 26-year-old who, after an unsuccessful stint in Las Vegas, finds himself back at his parents’ home in Washington, D.C. Late at night, he searches for something to bet on, even though mainstream sports have ended for the day. The article questions whether society can find the will and resources to innovate solutions to this addiction crisis, just as it has innovated the gambling platforms that fuel it.
QUESTION: How might the prevalence of gambling apps impact the mental health of young adults in the future?
America’s gambling rehab crisis
