A growing number of Americans are draining their stock portfolios and savings to fund sports betting habits, leading to significant financial distress. Studies indicate that household bets increase by approximately $1,100 annually in states with legalized online sports betting, while net investments decrease by nearly 14%. This trend is also associated with a rise in bankruptcies, debt collections, and auto loan delinquencies, fundamentally altering consumer financial behavior. AI
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