A psychiatrist who downloaded a gambling app to unwind at night ended up losing more than $400,000, with $190,000 lost last year alone, due to relentless encouragement from gambling companies. The psychiatrist's experience highlights a broader issue of online gaming addiction, where VIP concierges on gambling apps play a significant role in keeping users betting. This case has sparked discussions about the potential need for stricter regulations on online gambling to prevent such incidents.
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Joe Flint
From @katherinesayre who is a really hard working WSJ reporter. A tale not only of addiction but how the gambling companies keep people betting way beyond their means. https://t.co/KLvWlfYJ1o
- Joe Flint
From @katherinesayre who is a really hard working WSJ reporter. An amazing tale. A psychiatrist downloaded a gambling app to unwind at night. Gambling companies kept her betting until she lost more than $400,000. “You just can’t get out.” https://t.co/KLvWlfYJ1o via @WSJ
The Washington Post As online sports betting explodes, the South Point in Las Vegas is a throwback to an earlier era. https://t.co/eMNtQFLm5U
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