deskgameAs with cigarette bans, we must take the lead in addressing the growing gambling addiction crisis. The dark side of the sports betting boom is the staggering human cost: An estimated 200,000 New Jerseyans grapple with addiction, some starting as young as 7 years old.
deskgameAuburn and Alabama were among the favorites to win the regular season title when the season began and both teams have played well thus far. They’ll be favorites if they win a large majority of their games and beat a couple of fellow contenders along the way.
deskgameWe can’t bet on the federal government to ensure gambling companies are reevaluating their regulatory compliances and working to address new ways gambling habits can become unmanageable. Sixty-one percent of New Jersey residents reported gambling last year. The Rutgers University Center for Gambling Studies’ 2023 Prevalence Report finds online gambling is most popular among young adults 18-24. In 2017, only 7% of this age group preferred online betting; that number surged to nearly 34% in 2023.
deskgameTwo usually strong offenses go at it on Sunday Night Football, but the 49ers (5-6) continue to struggle as injuries have taken their toll. The Bills (9-2) still have hopes of securing the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.
deskgameThe Bulldogs navigated the nation’s toughest schedule, per ESPN’s Power Index. They rank 47th in the nation in offensive yards per game, and 23rd in points per allowed (20.4). Notre Dame’s formidable defense is third in the nation in points allowed (13.6) and the offense ranks third in the nation in points scored (39.8).
