Dossier
Gamblers Anonymous
Coverage of Gamblers Anonymous in the Nexus archive.
- Addicted To Gambling In Illinois: ‘Someone Has Decided They Can Make Money Off You’
Reeve L., an Illinois resident, spiraled into gambling addiction after legalizing sports betting in 2019, losing $450,000 in savings and $150,000 in loans. Illinois expanded gambling operations, generating $2.6 billion in tax revenue in 2022, but critics argue the state lacks sufficient safeguards to protect individuals from addiction and financial ruin.