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New reports study sports betting's initial economic impact, problem gambling trends post-legalization

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By James Paleologopoulos
Published August 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM EDT
The betting windows at the MGM Springfield casino's sportsbook just prior to the launch of legal sports wagering in Massachusetts on January 31, 2023.
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FILE - The betting windows at the MGM Springfield casino's sportsbook just prior to the launch of legal sports wagering in Massachusetts on January 31, 2023.

Researchers in Massachusetts say after legalizing sports betting, the state is seeing notable tax revenue, including dollars that would have been spent elsewhere. At the same time, surveys show an uptick in problem gambling. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos reports.
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