![]() ![]() While state politicians and betting sites, like Massachusetts-based DraftKings, have welcomed the change, Levant and other experts at Northeastern have serious concerns about the public health impacts of the new legislation. Charlie Baker signed a bill that legalized sports betting in Massachusetts. Therefore, there has to be harm––there can’t be any other result.” “Right now we’re devoid of any public health consideration when it comes to this issue because the model that the gambling industry, the sports leagues and state government itself are embracing is ‘We have this new toy, it’s going to make all of us a lot of money––what’s not to like?’” Levant says. Levant, a doctorate in law and policy candidate at Northeastern, is a recovering gambling addict and has seen the impacts of unregulated gambling first-hand. ![]() ![]() Harry Levant knows all too well the devastation that gambling addiction can cause. ![]()
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