ODAAT Gambling Awareness13 Mar 2025

How The Gambling Industry Is Ruining America’s Future

Les Bernal, the director of Stop Predatory Gambling believes we are on the brink of a public health nightmare in the United States.

🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY Les' Bio: Les is the National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, a 501c3 non-profit advocacy network of individuals and partner groups from all political stripes with members in all 50 states and its mission is to reveal the truth behind gambling operators to prevent more victims. He has been National Director since 2008 when the national network grew into the organization of Stop Predatory Gambling. Les has spoken and written extensively about commercialized gambling operators and their business practices, including regional casinos, state lotteries, online gambling, and commercialized sports betting. He has been cited by more than 650 newspapers and magazines including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Washington Post, and Sports Illustrated. He has appeared on national television and radio including 60 Minutes, PBS NewsHour, CNN, Fox News Channel, The Dr. Phil Show, National Public Radio, MSNBC, The BBC and CNBC. He has also spoken before more than 1000 business organizations, college audiences and faith groups across the nation

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