Map Reveals Most Gambling-Addicted States
Summary
A study by WalletHub ranked U.S. states by gambling addiction rates, with Nevada, South Dakota, and Montana at the top. The study looked at how easy it is to gamble and the presence of gambling problems and help resources in each state.Key Facts
- Nevada ranked first for gambling addiction, casinos, gaming machines, and illegal gambling arrests per person.
- About 2.7% of Nevada adults have gambling disorders, the highest in the nation.
- South Dakota came in second, with many casinos and gaming machines per person and high lottery participation.
- Montana ranked third, with about 2.5% of adults having gambling disorders and fewer counseling resources.
- The study used 20 factors, weighing gambling availability at 70% and gambling problems and treatment at 30%.
- Factors included casino numbers, gambling revenues, legal betting types, and availability of help like counselors and Gamblers Anonymous.
- Gambling addiction affects 1 to 3% of U.S. adults and can cause serious financial and personal harm.
- The gambling industry made a record $78.7 billion last year, while total losses for U.S. gamblers exceeded $100 billion.
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