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How a Psychiatrist Lost $400,000 on Gambling Apps

How a Psychiatrist Lost $400,000 on Gambling Apps

FromThe Journal.


How a Psychiatrist Lost $400,000 on Gambling Apps

FromThe Journal.

ratings:
Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In November 2022, Kavita Fischer downloaded a casino app from DraftKings, one of the top online betting companies in the U.S. Kavita was looking for relief from the stress of a recent divorce and the isolation of working from home during the pandemic. In less than a year, Kavita gambled away hundreds of thousands of dollars. We speak to Kavita and to WSJ’s Katherine Sayre about how online betting companies keep customers coming back by giving them bonus credits and VIP treatment. 



Further Reading:

- A Psychiatrist Tried to Quit Gambling. Betting Apps Kept Her Hooked. 



Further Listening:

- Disney Gets Into Gambling  



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Released:
Mar 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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The most important stories, explained through the lens of business. A podcast about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson. The Journal is a co-production from Gimlet Media and The Wall Street Journal.