Smartphone Gambling is a Disaster for Teenagers & Children
Internet gambling is highly addictive — and putting a casino on a phone makes it harder to prevent harm.
iGaming makes gambling available anywhere, anytime — which can accelerate risky behavior and make recovery harder.
Always-on access also increases exposure for young people in the home and on shared devices.
What you can do: urge lawmakers to reject iGaming expansion.
Resources
- MSU: The Impact of iGaming Research and analysis on iGaming’s harms and risks.
- The Public Health Concerns of iGaming Public health framing of always-on internet gambling.
- Center of Excellence Opposes iGaming Formal opposition letter highlighting addiction and harms.
- Stop Predatory Gambling Opposes iGaming Brief explaining risks and consumer protection gaps.