7 takeaways from the 60 Minutes feature on link between sports betting technology and addiction
60 minutes looked into the rise of addiction in online sports betting.
Sports betting is under the microscope this week with the NFL taking over Las Vegas for Super Bowl 58.
The league’s marquee event being held in a city it once wanted no affiliation with due to gambling is a perfect microcosm of America’s shift in attitude towards sports betting. As a result, there will be a lot of talk about gambling through the big game, and CBS News’ 60 Minutes added its own commentary Sunday with a feature on the technology behind the legal betting boom and how it can lead people down a dark path.
Jon Wertheim spoke with bettors, former addicts, lawyers and industry professionals to shed a light on the risks of problem gambling. The feature painted the picture of an oncoming public health crises — or one that’s already arrived.
The sports betting boom, fueled by technology, has given rise to a spike in young problem gamblers. https://t.co/lcGVwpGCOp pic.twitter.com/LUkAgbo3Ep
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) February 5, 2024
These are the biggest takeaways.