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Nearly a third of Pennsylvania gamblers are at risk of problem gambling − but few seek treatment

  • Written by Gillian Russell, Assistant Research Professor, Penn State
imagePennsylvania legalized online gambling in 2017.Tatiana Maksimova/Moment Collection via Getty Images

Nearly three times as many Pennsylvania adults gamble online today than just a few years ago.

And as online platforms make gambling easier and more convenient, some Pennsylvanians are gambling more often and may be more prone to developing problems.

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