How Did Gambling Addiction Become The New Normal?

Sports betting and gambling apps are suddenly everywhere — from Super Bowl ads to prediction markets that let you bet on almost anything. In this video, hosted by friend of TFD, Kara Perez, she breaks down why gambling has exploded in the U.S., who’s really profiting from it, and what it means for our financial lives.

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