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The Rise of Sports Betting: A Double-Edged Sword
Next Sunday, Las Vegas will host its first Super Bowl, a fitting venue given the increasing prominence of gambling in American sports culture. Historically a contentious topic, sports betting is now a mainstream pastime, deeply embedded in the fan experience and driven by technological advances and aggressive marketing. This shift has transformed gambling from a shadowy pastime into a sprawling industry, generating billions in revenue but also raising serious concerns about addiction, fairness, and regulation.