Below is the testimony of Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, before a Georgia Legislature study committee on gambling in October 2019. As part of his presentation, Bernal explains why commercialized gambling is different than any other business. A copy of Bernal’s slides can be found here.
REPORT: “How Gambling Ads on Podcasts Reach and Influence Young People” | Campaign for Accountability
April 22, 2026
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