Responsible Gambling Impacts of Covering Big Bets via tnbets.com

Jan 26, 2022 | In The News

With the legalization of regulated sports betting in the United States, there has also been an uptick in media coverage of “high roller” bets.

In this piece with tnbets.com, Brianne discusses the impact coverage of these attention-grabbing bets might have on readers, especially youth.

“Young, impressionable folks may see a real allure and excitement — as he even articulates — with these magnanimous-sized bets, and that’s risky,” she said. “You shouldn’t need excessive [risk] to gain enjoyment. Truthfully, it’s behaviors and instances like this that solidify my stance that we just need to be educating the public more and better — in general — around gambling, sports wagering, and problem gambling.”

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