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Experts warn sports betting is becoming too normal, too fast

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As sports betting becomes part of everyday sports culture, experts say they are worried the line between entertainment and addiction is blurring. This is especially concerning for young men and college students. Despite state-level controls in Arkansas, concerns are growing over easy access, aggressive national ad campaigns and a lack of federal safeguards. Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore reports that things may get worse before they get better.

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Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.
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