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Back to EpisodesDon't Mess With Texas!!! Influencers are Modern Day Drug Dealers
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Your phone is not “just showing you ads” anymore. It’s training your brain to chase a dopamine hit, and sports betting companies are paying celebrities and influencers to make that chase look normal.
We get real about the explosion of gambling marketing, including the hype around sports betting in Texas, and why we call many of these promos what they are: addiction dressed up as entertainment. We talk about how compulsive gambling can light up the brain like an upper, why “you cannot outthink an emotional issue,” and why constant exposure can be a serious trigger for people in recovery. If you’ve been searching for clarity on gambling addiction, sports betting addiction, problem gambling, or how to stop gambling, we connect the dots between the psychology, the business model, and the emotional costs.
We also unpack the influencer economy behind it all: athletes, actors, comedians, and models becoming the front door to an industry that reportedly spends billions on advertising. Then we challenge the most common hook in the playbook: “deposit a little, get a lot.” Nobody gives away free money, and we explain why those sign-up bonuses exist and who ultimately pays for them.
These Influencers are Drug Dealers. Cocaine and Gambling light up the Brain the same way. No difference.
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