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Gambling addiction in the US is escalating due to online betting, sports wagers, and prediction markets. Policy expert Harry Levant from the Public Health Advocacy Institute calls it a crisis, advocating for tough regulations like alcohol or tobacco. Experts gather in Boston for a conference to push for reforms, following the Supreme Courts 2018 decision legalizing sports betting in 39 states. Prediction markets, with over $1 billion traded during Super Bowl Sunday, are also a concern. Levant, who hasnt bet in 12 years, highlights the issues severity, especially for young men and families. The conference aims to address the problems root causes and propose solutions before it worsens.

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