Do you or someone you know have a gambling problem? Let us know
ORLANDO, Fla. – Hard Rock Bet, Florida’s only legal online sportsbook, went online in December 2023.
Since then, News 6 has learned that calls for problem-gambling in the Sunshine State have grown drastically.
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling said that since the app went live, it has received 47,119 calls to its helpline. The previous high in one year was 26,230 in 2023. Data also shows that 77% of bettors in Florida were 21 to 40 years old.
News 6 is continuing to look into the state of online sports gambling in Florida. If you or someone you know has struggled or is struggling with a gambling addiction, let us know by filling out the form below.
We aren’t looking to shame or judge anyone or their situation, this is for research purposes for a larger story we’re working on.
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