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How Gambling Hooks Us — and When It Goes Too Far

Season 2026 | 1m 56s

What really pulls people into betting? The rush that makes any game feel electric, the belief that a tiny wager could turn into something bigger, the feeling of having skin in the game. Watch this clip to see how that excitement can collide with real risks, especially for young men navigating apps built to keep them playing. A sharp look at why wagering feels good, and why it can go too far.

Funding for this program was provided in part by grants from The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation and by a grant from Anne Ray Foundation and by contributions from viewers like you. Thank you. Location furnished by The New York Historical.
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