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November 19, 2025

Online Betting Hits American Jewry

Gambling apps are built for speed, privacy, and constant engagement.

Turn on the television, listen to a podcast, or open a streaming service and you’re likely to encounter an advertisement for sports betting and online casinos. These services, made possible by recent regulatory changes, have been increasingly causing financial problems and addiction, especially among young men. Larry Rothwachs, a congregational rabbi and social worker, notes that this social ill has not spared Orthodox Jews: 

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