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During the pandemic, the number of people accessing 

Brick-and-mortar casinos were closed for a time and people stuck at home were looking for ways to escape stress and boredom. 

 are illegal in Minnesota, but that doesn’t stop people from accessing tens of thousands of gambling websites. 

Some gambling addiction counselors worry that the expansion of online platforms, the monetization of online gaming and the pressures of the pandemic are making it easier than ever for people to slide into destructive patterns. 

When does placing a bet on a basketball game turn from a bit of fun into a serious problem that can wreck finances and jeopardize relationships?  

Host Angela Davis talks to two guests about what they see and how to help. 

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Host Angela Davis talked with two experts about the expansion of online gambling and a potential rise in gambling addiction. 

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