The national council on problem gambling says that its calls s have never been busier. Emily stewart, you can read part one of her dalliance with sports betting at box dot com. Captain jack will get you by to night, just a little push and you'll be smiling. Build a solid financial future for yourself by checking out wealth front dotcom.
Americans bet more than $50 billion on sports last year, and that record will likely be broken in 2022 as more states legalize the practice. A professional named Captain Jack and a novice named Emily Stewart explain the perils and glory of betting on the game.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, engineered by Efim Shapiro, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram, who also edited.
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