been thinking a lot about the gambling problems in Gen Z

i know many people who can’t go a day without sports betting, online poker, etc.

platforms like Stake have found immense success among the younger generation through streamers, who have made gambling look luxurious and fun. not really a new concept, but the scale of it is

this goes back to Clash of Clans gems, Fifa packs, and other ways we got that first “gambling rush” as kids. many of us (myself included) spent hundreds of dollars trying to pack Messi or Suarez during Team of the Season

while not everyone has an issue, it concerns me:

1. How accessible it can be to anyone (easier to relapse)
2. How wired our brains were from a young age to find gambling natural

doesn’t mean everyone will have a problem, but i get more and more concerned for younger generations, as i believe this acceptance of gambling as fun and normal will only get worse for kids

swe intern @ gemini | Founder @ Davidson Blockchain Club

It's awesome that you're raising awareness about Gen Z's gambling habits, showing how early exposure can shape risky behaviors in such a fun yet concerning way