Sports betting skyrocketed during the pandemic. Experts warn of a 'ticking time bomb.'

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May 16, 2021 Sports betting skyrocketed during the pandemic. Experts warn of a 'ticking time bomb.' The U.S. is in the largest and fastest expansion of legal gambling in the nation's history, with sports betting platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings vying for supremacy. As the pandemic spurs on online gambling of all forms, some experts worry that the industry lacks adequate guardrails to protect problem gamblers who are at increased risk of suicide and to prevent illicit activities like money laundering.  Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy