Massachusetts study finds young adults underestimate personal sports betting risks
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Young adults in Massachusetts acknowledged sports betting harms but often considered themselves unlikely to experience them, reported by PlayUSA on 1 September 2026. NORC and Gemini Research conducted the MGC-commissioned study from 2023 to 2026; 71% of its 62 young adult participants had placed a sports bet.
Why it matters
Researchers urged stronger age verification and app-based responsible-gambling tools, identifying specific safeguards for betting operators to improve.