The Auron MacIntyre Show The Sports Betting Epidemic | Guest J. Burden | 12/5/25
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Dec 5, 2025 In this engaging discussion, J. Burden, a cultural commentator and host of the Jay Burden Show, delves into the explosion of sports betting since the Supreme Court's 2018 ruling. He highlights how micro-bets and prediction markets have transformed gambling habits, particularly among young men. Burden warns about the societal impacts and moral hazards posed by betting culture, calling for conservative action to regulate this escalating epidemic. They explore the parallels between gambling and the finance industry, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and protection of youth.
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From Niche Vice To Ubiquitous Habit
- Sports betting moved from niche shameful behavior to ubiquitous everyday activity after 2018 and COVID.
- J. Burden and Auron Macintyre argue ubiquity changes social perception and increases harm.
COVID Fueled Personal Addictions
- J. Burden recounts friends who became seriously addicted to sports betting during COVID.
- He contrasts harmless small parlay fun with people who fell into deep addiction and financial ruin.
Micro Bets Enable Easier Manipulation
- New granular micro-bets let gamblers wager on tiny in-game events instead of final outcomes.
- That granularity makes it easier to manipulate individual actions and incentivizes game-throwing.
