SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Now that sports betting in Missouri is a real thing, there can be a downside when it comes to easy online activity.

You or a loved one might be tempted to make a wager you can’t afford, and betting can be an addiction to some.

Whether your team currently sits at 10-2 or at 6-6, or is going to its first-ever bowl game, with sports betting officially underway here in Missouri, you might be tempted to make a wager on your favorite team.

But how do you know if you or a loved one has a problem when it comes to making those wagers?

“Hey, I could use some extra Christmas money, maybe everybody is doing that, maybe I am missing out, maybe I need to jump on the bandwagon with everybody else because apparently it is ok,” said Jodi Leeker, LCSW for Hall and Associates Co

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