Recent discussions and reports highlight growing concerns over the impact of unregulated social media and sports betting, particularly on college athletes and young Americans. Critics argue that the coexistence of sports gambling and social media is creating unfair pressures on players. The rise of sports betting, driven by smartphone apps and pervasive advertising, has led to scandals in major sports leagues, including baseball and the NBA, confirming long-held fears that gambling could corrupt the integrity of sports by tempting players to fix games. Opinion pieces and studies point out that gambling, now more accessible than ever, is a vice with the potential to ruin lives, especially with the observed increase in youth addiction calls in states where online sports betting is legal. In 38 states that have legalized online sports betting, calls to gambling helplines have doubled in Florida, indicating a worrying trend. This situation has sparked a debate on the need for regulatory changes to address the challenges posed by the mainstream acceptance of sports gambling.