r/problemgambling • u/discord19 4429 days • 5d ago
Minnesota Legislature seeking testimony from someone impacted by gambling addiction
The following is being posted on behalf of the National Council on Problem Gambling.
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We have received a request from the Minnesota Legislature, which is seeking testimony from someone impacted by gambling addiction post-legalization. I am writing to see if anyone on r/problemgambling is interested in participating in this hearing, either via Zoom or (anonymous) written testimony. I've included further details below:
What: Minnesota Senate informational hearing on economic and social costs of sports betting
Who: An individual willing to testify to experiences with gambling addiction, ideally someone whose experience came from legalized sports betting, whether the addiction was their own or that of a family member.
When: January 8, 2025, at 10:00-11:30am Central Time (Written testimony must be submitted by 9am CT on January 6, 2025.
How: Via Zoom or written testimony
Anonymity Offered?: Yes, for written statement
Contact Info: [Cait Huble](mailto:CaitH@NCPGambling.org), National Council on Problem Gambling, [CaitH@NCPGambling.org](mailto:CaitH@NCPGambling.org)
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I would encourage anybody interested in providing testimony to contact Cait; there is evidence that circles of the US government are taking the gambling crisis seriously. Thank you for your time and attention.
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u/Muted-Woodpecker-469 5d ago
Too many are ashamed but literally go to any high school (not legal but they’re still on these apps) or college campus. The number of degenerate younger males is easily 5-10 times higher since this widespread legislation passed in many municipalities. The same goes with stock trading. The amount of youngsters without any savings is very troubling. everyone is yoloing with everything they do