Emergency room visits for people struggling with gambling issues have risen sharply. A recent study found a significant increase in these visits after a major change in betting laws. Researchers looked at visits to emergency departments among a wide age range of people, from children to older adults, and compared the rates before and after the law change.

The study was published in a medical journal and examined the impact of expanded online gambling options. Further details about the research and its findings are available.

A significant policy shift led to the expansion of online betting, which may have contributed to the increase in emergency room visits for gambling issues.