Gambling Epidemic: Online Betting Destroying Young Men, Sports Integrity & Our Culture | WTP #142

The house is always winning—and America is losing big. Sal Assante sounds the alarm on the explosive surge in online gambling since legalization, with nearly half of men 18-49 holding sportsbook accounts and 10% of young men (18-30) showing problem gambling signs—triple the national average. Pervasive ads bombard us, turning sports into a rigged casino where integrity crumbles under fixed-point scandals and youth swap investing for bets. Gambling addiction skyrockets, fueling financial ruin, mental health crises, and societal decay—young men hit hardest by debt, depression, and lost futures. Prediction markets add ethical nightmares, blurring lines in politics and beyond. "It's a disaster"—Sal calls for outright bans or strict regulations to save sports, culture, and the next generation before it's too late. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wethepatriotsFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro04:32 The Impact on Society and Sports09:13 The Call for Change in Gambling Laws