Kentucky is one of the few states that allows 18-year-olds to gamble on sports, even as most set the minimum age at 21. On this episode of Commonwealth Matters, we examine the risks legalized sports betting poses to young adults—especially college students—through aggressive advertising, mobile apps, and in-game wagering. Drawing on research from the NIH and NCAA, we discuss the growing concerns over addiction, financial harm, and pressure on student-athletes, and ask whether raising the minimum betting age is a commonsense solution.

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