Politics For Happy People

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Who Profits From America's Gambling Boom? | Jon Schweppe

Who Profits From America's Gambling Boom? | Jon Schweppe13 Oct31 min

Sports betting has become a constant presence in American sports, but what happens when betting apps profit from customers who lose the most? Joseph Backholm welcomes Jon Schweppe, a senior advisor at the American Principles Project and former Federal Trade Commission policy advisor, to examine the business practices of online sportsbooks. They discuss allegations of targeted promotions for losing bettors, the risk of gambling addiction, and the financial strain on families. The conversation ...