By William Holt April 16, 2026 Youthcast Media Group® Gamblers have spent nearly $500 billion on sports betting since it became legalized in the US in 2018. The passion for sports gambling has reached younger and younger bettors. Experts warn it could lead to a new generation of problem gamblers who can face broken relationships, lost jobs and even jail time.   Sports gambling is an increasingly big problem in the United States, particularly with teenagers and young adults, a