Gambling firms have fanned out across the US, lobbying an array of state capitals against consumer protections that experts say could help reduce addiction-related harms, according to a non-profit watchdog.
A new report by the Campaign for Accountability, shared with the Guardian, lists a string of proposed regulations – from restrictions on advertising and promotions to deposit limits – against which firms pushed back.
It follows a surge in online gambling since a 2018 ruling by the US supreme court that set the stage for the vast expansion of legalized sports betting, now available in 39 states and Washington DC. Americans placed around $150bn in wagers last year.
