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Report: Pa. faces a choice to limit gambling addiction quickly or preserve revenue
Pennsylvania faces a dilemma in regulating its booming online gambling industry, which generates $7.7 billion in annual profits but is linked to rising gambling addiction and related harms. A state report highlights the need for new regulations to address addiction, citing studies showing Pennsylvanians are twice as likely to suffer from gambling disorders as the national average, though the state must balance quick action with preserving revenue.
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