How Sports Betting Is Fueling Gambling Addiction w/ Alex Shephard
Tech Won't Save Us
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The Dark Side of Sports Betting
The chapter delves into the scandals surrounding players' engagement with sports betting, from a recent controversy involving a Japanese baseball player to historical scandals like the Pete Rose scandal. It exposes the challenges faced due to language barriers and reliance on translators, highlighting issues of illegal betting activities and the societal impact of widespread sports gambling. Furthermore, it discusses the normalization of sports betting, aggressive marketing strategies, and the addictive nature of this industry, cautioning about the potential harm and hidden traps in sports gambling.
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