自2023年以来,在应用程序、广告和奖金的推动下,在MA的法定在线体育赌博使青少年赌博成瘾案例翻了一番。
Legal online sports betting in MA has doubled gambling addiction cases among young adults since 2023, driven by apps, ads, and bonuses.
自2023年以来马萨诸塞州合法在线体育赌博在马萨诸塞州已导致青少年赌博成瘾率急剧上升,2024年近400人(20岁和30岁)提到治疗,超过合法化前水平的两倍以上。
Online sports betting, legal in Massachusetts since 2023, has led to a sharp rise in gambling addiction among young adults, with nearly 400 people in their 20s and 30s referred to treatment in 2024—more than double pre-legalization levels.
据专家和恢复小组报告,与不断使用应用程序、以名人为主的积极营销以及注册奖金有关的案件增加。
Experts and recovery groups report increased cases tied to constant app access, aggressive marketing featuring celebrities, and sign-up bonuses.
心理健康的影响包括抑郁症、焦虑症和财务困难。
Mental health impacts include depression, anxiety, and financial distress.
虽然公司提供自我排斥工具和求助热线,但批评者说,这些措施不足以防止成瘾性设计和广泛的广告。
While companies offer self-exclusion tools and helplines, critics say these measures are insufficient against addictive design and widespread advertising.
联邦对赌博成瘾的追踪工作仍然有限。
Federal tracking of gambling addiction remains limited.