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There's been a surge of young problem gamblers since sports betting was legalized. An addiction therapist warns AI-powered sports betting has spurred a public health emergency.
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There's been a surge of young problem gamblers since sports betting was legalized. An addiction therapist warns AI-powered sports betting has spurred a public health emergency.
New data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health shows more people are having gambling problems, especially with sports betting.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) said it's seen a significant increase in people calling for help with gambling problems and a lot of those calls are from people who say sports betting is their problem. WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
With March Madness comes lots of excitement, but also lots of concerns when it comes to young fans making wagers. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
With March Madness comes lots of excitement, but also lots of concerns when it comes to young fans making wagers.
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Sports betting in Massachusetts is illegal for anyone under 21, but the college age gambler is a lucrative target.
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Sports betting has quickly turned into a financial behemoth, with $93 billion wagered in 2022. NCAA president Charlie Baker is worried about the impact on college athletes.
WBZ TV Political Analyst Jon Keller spoke with the State Treasurer of Massachusetts, Deborah Goldberg, about the state of Massachusetts's finances and the impact of sports betting.
State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg on the sports betting rollout and her push to bring Lottery sales online.
Massachusetts sports betting decreased by about 21.5% in May compared to the previous month.
Massachusetts sports betting decreased by about 21.5% in May compared to the previous month.
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering another change to the way we gamble and this time it involves the state's lottery.
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission rejected a request from DraftKings to take bets on the Boston Marathon.
This March Madness was the first where sports betting was legal in Massachusetts, both in person and online.
This March Madness was the first where sports betting was legal in Massachusetts, both in person and online. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
Massachusetts was the fifth busiest mobile betting state in the country last weekend, just days after it launched.
WBZ TV's Kate Merrill reports.
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Sports fans can now place online sports bets in the Commonwealth as of 10 a.m. on March 10, 2023.
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Residents in two Massachusetts communities are dealing with discolored water coming out of their pipes and they said it's the latest issue in a years' long process to get clean water.
A new Massachusetts law gives companies like Ticketmaster more control over who you can sell sports or concert tickets to if you can't make it to the game or show.
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As rain is in the forecast for much of Massachusetts on Thursday, those on the North Shore and Merrimack Valley are welcoming the relief from the wildfire smoke that's been heavy for them this week.
Residents in two Massachusetts communities are dealing with discolored water coming out of their pipes and they said it's the latest issue in a years' long process to get clean water.
There is finally significant rain in the forecast for the drought in Massachusetts. Some towns might even see a little snow.
Schools in three Massachusetts communities are closed yet again, and the pressure is mounting for striking teachers and their school committees to reach contract deals.
A new Massachusetts law gives companies like Ticketmaster more control over who you can sell sports or concert tickets to if you can't make it to the game or show.
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The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
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Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
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Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
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Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
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Bruins GM Don Sweeney said "change is hard," but he believes it was the right time to fire head coach Jim Montgomery as the team struggles early in the season.
The defending NBA champions held off the league's hottest team on Tuesday night in Boston.
The Boston Bruins have fired head coach Jim Montgomery after a sluggish start to the season.
The Boston Celtics will welcome the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers to TD Garden on Tuesday night, a highly anticipated early-season showdown between the two best teams in the Eastern Conference.
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