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The sports betting boom has drawn in millions of young men, and many are struggling to find people who understand the particular challenges that gambling apps present. “It’s truly apples and oranges, as far as what gambling looks like today versus what it looked like even 10 years ago.”

nyti.msA New Generation of Gamblers Searches for HelpThe sports betting boom has drawn in millions of young men. Are recovery efforts for problem gamblers lagging behind?

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They gamble away their money, so have none. Women think they're stupid for losing all their money. The boys idea is to change society to "more traditional family values" so they can tell the girls "shut up, grab me a beer and make me a sandwich". The women know this and need our help! Vote D! Resist

Of course they’re struggling with it. Ads for these apps are everywhere, and they’re the shiny new thing, so every major network is jumping on board for sponsorships. It’s hard not to romanticize it.

I won’t download gambling apps. I also won’t watch tempting TV programs that promote the gambling industry. I also resist buying lottery tickets.