UNLV Report Says Online Sports-Betting Ads Should Not Target Youths
As more states legalize online sports wagering, a recent report from UNLV’s International Gaming Institute urges these companies not to target young people and problem gamblers in advertising. Soccer players compete in this illustration showing the immediacy of online sports betting. A report from UNLV notes that online sports betting is growing in popularity. (Image: Tecpinion) The 29-page document notes that more states are eyeing online sports wagering as a tax revenue source, especially in an economy hampered by the coronavirus pandemic. Critics contend online wagering on devices such as smartphones and computers tempts juveniles and can drive problem gamblers into a financial hole that shatters families. These issues have …