What the United Kingdom can teach America about problem gambling
by editors@theworld.org (Karen Brown) from The World: Latest Stories on (#709DY)
The NFL and college football seasons are in full swing - and that means sports betting is too. It's a booming industry, and worldwide gambling losses could top $700 billion by 2028. States around the US are looking to see how they can keep gambling legal while reducing the consequences for problem gamblers. New England Public Media's Karen Brown takes us to the United Kingdom, which some consider a model for gambling regulators. Others consider it a cautionary tale.