Young adults in Massachusetts view sports betting as socially acceptable, but with potential risks

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A new study released by NORC at the University of Chicago revealed young adults hold ambivalent attitudes towards sports betting, viewing it as a socially acceptable activity with potential risk. While young adults, between the ages of 18 and 25, acknowledged the risks of sports betting, they commonly viewed themselves

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A new study released by NORC at the University of Chicago revealed young adults hold ambivalent attitudes towards sports betting, viewing it as a socially acceptable activity with potential risk. While young adults, between the ages of 18 and 25, acknowledged the risks of sports betting, they commonly viewed themselves and their peers as exempt . Read more » Source

Author: Chris Sieroty · Source published: 2026-08-28

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• A new study released by NORC at the University of Chicago revealed young adults hold ambivalent attitudes towards sports betting, viewing it as a socially acceptable activity with potential risk.
• While young adults, between the ages of 18 and 25, acknowledged the risks of sports betting, they commonly viewed themselves.
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