Hey, NJ! This week, we’re talking about the mental health impacts of online sports betting.
Last week, Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby announced he would take a leave of absence and enter a treatment program for his gambling addiction. The news prompted hosts Maddi Ference and John P. McAlpin to revisit some recent reporting on the mental health impacts of sports betting, specifically “microbetting.”
This episode explores how online sports betting has evolved since it was legalized in 2018, New Jersey’s “vested interest” in people placing bets and what lawmakers are doing to protect consumers.
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Hey, NJ is hosted by John P. McAlpin and Maddi Ference as part of NJ Spotlight News’ “Under the Dome” reporting series.
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