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Natasha Schüll on the Antisocial Lure of Gambling

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis

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The Dangers of Normalizing Sports Gambling

This chapter examines the potential impact of exposing a 17-year-old to sports gambling amidst the normalization of gambling behaviors in today's digital age. It discusses the psychological mechanisms behind gambling addiction, the solitary nature of mobile gambling, and the predatory designs of slot machines that keep players engaged, often leading to financial losses.

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