We want to hear about your experience with gambling addiction

U.S. newsWe want to hear about your experience with gambling addictionIf you or a loved one has been affected by a gambling problem, we want to hear from you.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 10, 2026, 1:37 PM EDTBy Suzy KhimmIf you or a loved one has been affected by a gambling problem, NBC News is interested in hearing about your experience.Subscribe to read this story ad-freeGet unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Online platforms have made gambling available virtually everywhere and at any time of day. Last year, online sportsbooks posted a record $17 billion in revenue, and newer prediction markets have taken off as well.There are growing signs that gambling addiction is rising along with this boom. Yet public awareness and treatment have lagged behind, and the symptoms of gambling addiction are often invisible to friends and family until it’s too late.We are hoping to shed light on gambling addiction and would like to hear from you. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Council on Problem Gambling for help at 1-800-522-4700, or go online at ncpgambling.org/chat.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleSuzy KhimmSuzy Khimm is a national investigative reporter for NBC News based in Washington, D.C.