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Michael Lewis explores what it means to be a “very important person” in online sports betting, revealing that VIP status often marks high-value bettors who lose money rather than high rollers. Recovering gambling addicts and state regulators share frustrations about the perverse incentives designed to keep people betting even when they’re on a losing streak. The episode touches on the broader debate over the legalization of sports gambling, referencing an argument that it was a mistake. Meanwhile, the show’s own producers discover that VIP perks at a concert are far removed from the casino version.
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Legalizing Sports Gambling Was a Huge Mistake — Charles Fain Lehman — Recommended further reading from the episode
Misc
✧The show's producers dream of using VIP perks for concert tickets, contrasting the dark reality of gambling VIPs.
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