The New Gambling Landscape: Mobile Sports Betting and Prediction Markets

Mobile sports betting and prediction markets are rapidly changing the way people engage with gambling, creating new opportunities and new risks. This one-hour informational program, presented by Catherine Mibaum of the New York Council on Problem Gambling, will provide an overview of today's evolving gambling landscape.

Participants will learn the differences between mobile sports betting and prediction markets, how these platforms work, and why their growing accessibility has expanded their reach and potential impact. The program will also provide an introduction to problem gambling, including common warning signs, risk factors, and the effects gambling disorders can have on individuals, families, and professional lives. Finally, attendees will learn about available resources, treatment options, and support services for those who may be struggling with gambling-related concerns or who want to help someone else.

Whether you are simply looking to better understand these emerging forms of gambling or want to recognize when gambling may be becoming a problem, this program will provide practical information and resources to help you navigate this new landscape.