Michigan Business Beat | Karley Abramson, Citizen Research Council, The Real Costs of Sports Betting Growth

Michigan Business Network · Apr 15, 2026 · 8m

Originally uploaded March 23rd, reloaded April 15th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Karley Abramson, Author and Lead analyst for health policy, Citizen Research Council of Michigan Online sports betting has grown quickly in Michigan. From a policy and economic perspective, how big has this industry become in just the past few years? Your research suggests problem gambling behaviors are increasing. What signs are policymakers and communities seeing that indicate the human costs are rising? Many people view sports betting as entertainment. How can policymakers balance protecting consumers while…