On today’s episode of Good on Paper, I talk with the journalist Danny Funt, who has been reporting for years on a behavior that’s come under much scrutiny lately: sports betting. Renewed debate over bans on sports betting erupted into public view nearly seven years ago in a pivotal Supreme Court case.

It found that 20% of Americans say they have bet on sports in the past year (not including dog or horse racing), which amounts to a 67% increase from the 12% of Americans who reported the same one year ago.

One in 5 Americans (20%) placed a sports bet in the past 12 months, according to a new NerdWallet survey. Some plan to up the ante in 2025.

Mobile sports betting apps’ frictionless designs, personalized notifications and 24/7 availability have many gambling addiction experts worried