The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), from its International Gaming Institute, announced a major new study Tuesday that will assess the U.S. sports betting and online gambling markets to try to respond to several questions about the possible impacts, both negative and positive, of its legalization throughout the country.

There have been a number of studies conducted over the years to explore the impact of gambling on both the individual and society. The results, when viewed with open eyes, have consistently revealed that the activity is relatively innocuous compared to other things (alcohol consumption can be much more damaging, both from a financial and a health perspective), and a new study is beginning that looks to provide more insight on two specific areas of the gambling ecosystem, online and sports gambling. The study is getting underway now and is expected to be one of the most detailed investigative operations conducted on the subjects.

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