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World Cup online betting takes a toll in Brazil
A World Cup fever is sweeping Brazil.
Source NPR AI Summary Updated June 13, 2026
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Freshness Stale Updated June 13, 2026
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A World Cup fever is sweeping Brazil. So is sports betting. NPR's Julia Carneiro reports on the country's gambling boom and the growing concerns about debt and addiction.
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