Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Sports betting has taken over the world. From spectators, to players, to team owners, everyone is doing it. But how prevalent is sports betting within our everyday society? And how problematic is it, really?

Think you might have a problem? Read this:
helpguide.org/mental-health/addiction/gambling-addiction-and-problem-gambling

Gordon Moody Charity (international resource):
gamblingtherapy.org

International Hotlines:

United States:
National Council on Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700

United Kingdom:
National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133

South Africa:
National Responsible Gambling Tollfree Counselling line: 0800 006 008

Germany:
Gluecksspielsucht Problem Gambling Hotline: 0800 0776611

Australia:
National Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858

New Zealand:
Gambling Helpline Services: 0800 654 655

Canada:
Gambling Support BC: 1-888-795-6111

00:00 - A very long introduction
05:31 - The fears of sports betting
09:48 - Players who break the rules
13:51 - Problems for common folk
17:37 - Everything in moderation?

Transcript and sources: footballiconic.com/does-football-have-a-gambling-problem
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Background music:
@pinkxo (Prod Pink)

Producer: Tinashe Chipako
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