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A psychiatrist tried to quit gambling. Betting apps kept her hooked.

18 mins | Feb 23, 2024
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Despite her professional understanding of addiction, Kavita Fischer racked up a six-figure debt from her online gambling problem. Reflecting on her story, Katherine Sayre explores the industry's role in compulsive gambling and highlights the aggressive tactics of betting companies which seek out vulnerable individuals and exacerbate addictive tendencies. Read by Betsy Foldes Meiman.

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