FLORIDA’S GAMBLING HELPLINE SURGES 138% AFTER DECEMBER SPORTS BETTING LAUNCH

Betting kiosks will be featured in the lounge of the sportsbook at Hard Rock Casino, set to open to the public on Jan. 1, 2023. Sportsbook At Hard Rock Casino

Following the introduction of sports betting, Florida’s gambling helpline is witnessing a surge in calls from individuals seeking assistance, with call volumes more than doubling since its legalization in December. The online sportsbook launch by Hard Rock Bet, initially soft-launched in November before being fully accessible in December, has fueled this increase.

According to phone records from the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, there has been a staggering 138% uptick in calls and minutes logged to their hotline, 1-888-ADMIT IT.

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