Important Factors to Consider Before Online
Betting
New York sports fans can now bet online for their favorite games starting Jan. 8, 2022. A “super
group” of four operators, Bally’s, DraftKings NY, FanDuel NY, and the NYCFC team of Major
League Soccer, will offer online betting services MMC996. YES Network and other media organizations
are also planning to launch sports betting in New York. The following are important factors to
consider before wagering on the web.

Identifying problematic online sports bettors is important. They should be identified and targeted
by their characteristics. For example, they should be male, lower-income, and young adults.
They should also be encouraged to use drugs while betting. Public health messages should be
available in multiple community languages and challenge the misconception that betting is a
simple and fast way to make money. If the online bettors are problematic, professional treatment
should be offered, taking into account their PGSI scores and level of psychological distress.
Lastly, they should be offered help by a licensed professional to ensure that they are in good
mental health.
Interventions should target problematic online bettors. They should target in-play betting, illicit
drug use, and frequent betting. They should also challenge the myth that gambling is an easy
way to make money. Public health messages should be widely available in a variety of
community languages. For those who do develop problematic betting habits, it is important to
encourage professional treatment and monitoring. These interventions should also consider the
number of gambling activities, PGSI scores, and income.

Interventions should target problematic online bettors. These interventions should discourage in-
play betting, frequent gambling, and drug use while betting. They should also challenge the

notion that one can make money by betting. Furthermore, they should dissuade those who bet
with illicit drugs and alcohol while they are gambling. These messages should be made available
in a variety of community languages. If problematic online bettors are already experiencing
problems with their behavior, they should be encouraged to seek professional treatment for their
addiction. This treatment should take into account high PGSI scores, income, and multiple
gambling activities.
Currently, there are nine licenses for online sportsbooks in Maryland. However, the state has a
high percentage of residents who are Mormon. The two states are hesitant to legalize online
betting due to religious beliefs. A study conducted by the National Council of Mormons in Utah
found that nearly one-third of all Mormons who gambled were involved in multiple gambling
activities. The presence of such individuals in the state of Maryland could help the state to
combat addiction and promote healthy attitudes.
Despite the risks of online betting, New York’s sportsbooks reported a fantastic start in 2021.
Through January, the state’s sportsbooks made $3.57 million in gross revenue. The Governor of
New York declared his support for online sports betting and endorsed the single-source model
run by the state lottery. The single-source model, which is controversial in Washington, is
believed to result in higher prices for consumers. If the law is passed