PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The Super Bowl can be great fun, but for those who bet on the game — especially if they bet more than they have — it can be anything but fun.
Sports betting is now legal in 38 states, and it is hard to watch any sporting event without ads that entice a fan to bet. People in their early 20s are the fastest-growing group of gamblers.
The most vulnerable at game time are those who want to use the Super Bowl to make up for losses during the season.
There are numbers to call to get help, such as 1-800-GAMBLER for the National Gambling Helpline, operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling.
Get more medical reports from Dr. Brian McDonough.
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