Paul D. Tonko tweeted the following:
"Stories like theirs are why I introduced the Betting on our Future Act, a bill to outlaw all sports betting ads on TV, the radio, or the internet. If these companies wont move to curb the surge in problem gambling, the federal government must act to protect the most vulnerable."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Paul D. Tonko:
"Since the legalization of sports betting, weve seen a troubling rise in problem gambling, driven by the sportsbook industrys incessant push to draw in new customers. Today, I heard from advocates, individuals, and family members personally impacted by this reckless campaign."Read on Twitter
"Today, I held a roundtable discussion with individuals impacted by problem gambling to highlight the role of predatory sports betting advertisements in exacerbating the growing issue of gambling addiction."Read on Twitter
"This week, I was proud to join families and advocates from the rare disease community to celebrate passage of my HEART Act, which will accelerate treatment options for thousands of rare diseases. Read more in this weeks newsletter:tonko.house.gov/news/email/sho" on Feb. 19Read on Twitter
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