Harry Levant

Harry Levant, Director of Gambling Policy at the Public Health Advocacy Institute and certified gambling therapist, dives into the heated debate on legalizing sports gambling. He shares insights on the rise of gambling addiction and its impact on public health. The dialogue contrasts the economic benefits of legalization with ethical concerns and the risks to vulnerable populations. Personal stories of loss highlight the addiction crisis, while discussions reveal the need for effective regulation and collaboration to ensure safer gambling practices.

Bill Pascrell III, lawyer and gaming policy advocate who helped expand legal sports betting. Harry Levant, public health gambling policy director and certified gambling therapist in recovery. They clash over online microbetting, AI-driven wagering, advertising and youth exposure, regulation versus federal public-health standards, and whether legalization’s economic gains outweigh societal harms.