Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Online sports betting was legalized in New York in 2021, generating nearly $4 billion in tax revenues for the state — but the human cost is growing fast. Gamblers Anonymous members on Long Island say attendance at their weekly meetings has increased four to five times, with most newcomers in their 20s. Clinical social worker Heiko Ganser warns that gambling addiction can't be beaten alone. With the right support, recovery rates can be high.

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