Charlie Lewis, a journalist with Crikey, shares insights on Australia's ingrained sports gambling culture. He explores the disturbing parallels between gambling and the opioid crisis, highlighting how predatory practices exploit society’s vulnerabilities. The podcast delves into the ethical dilemmas facing the gambling industry, comparing it to tobacco's past. It also discusses the role of misinformation and regulatory failures in protecting users, shedding light on the urgent need for accountable practices in the face of a growing addiction crisis.