Researchers at the University of Connecticut studied 389 patients seeking free or reduced-cost mental health services and found that almost 90 percent had gambled online during the past year and 42% had gambled within the last week. The findings indicated that internet gambling is legal in 48 states, although the laws in Utah and Idaho are different. Residents of Utah and Idaho are highly religious and fear that gambling may have a negative impact on their family life. The researchers recommend contacting a social worker if you are concerned about your gambling behavior.