Over the last six years, 38 states have legalized sports gambling with 30 of these states permitting online sports betting. In March of 2024, North Carolina became the most recent state to join this majority allowing online sports betting. Nationwide calls to problem gambling helplines and reports of harm related to gambling have been on the rise. North Carolina is no exception.
The integration of gambling and gambling activities into non-gambling activities such as sports has been described as “gamblification,” and it can be seen in the acceptance of sports betting as an normal part of sport culture. As the popularity of sports betting grows, so do concerns about its impacts on individuals, communities, and overall wellness.
Offered by DMHDDSUS, UNC Behavioral Health Springboard Learn, and Telus Health, attend this event to learn from national and international experts as they present their ideas in creating a safer sports viewing.