Underage gambling on the rise: How it’s impacting youth and what can be done

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Underage gambling is rising among teens, raising concerns about addiction, mental health and financial harm, while experts and community leaders push for stronger prevention, education and support to protect youth from long-term consequences. Doctors say gambling disorder occurs when the brain begins to treat gambling as a reward it cannot live without, often causing [...]