Gambling-Related Financial Harm: A Public Health Approach to Financial Stability in a Digital Era

This Insights Report examines how gambling has become increasingly embedded in the digital financial ecosystem and why early indicators of harm often go undetected.
Drawing on insights from the FSRG Initiative’s cross-sector working group, the report explores the shift in the United States from largely cash-based gambling to a normalized digital experience integrated into everyday financial life.
This report highlights emerging risks, identifies opportunities for earlier detection, and outlines a public health-informed approach to understanding and addressing gambling-related financial harm in an increasingly digital era.
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