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Online gambling platforms are expanding rapidly, raising concerns about user protection. Design features in many apps encourage addictive gambling. Here’s what you need to know.

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00:00Online gambling. A huge market designed to be addictive. Here's what the app
00:04developers don't want you to know. Because you have access 24-7 the hurdles
00:09to playing are low. Online game cycles are fast with constant nudges and you
00:14are put under time pressure. Live bets come with flashing odds and countdown
00:17timers push you to decide in the heat of the moment. If you think you're a sports
00:21expert, the apps use that too. With stats, expert picks and personalized tips that
00:26make betting feel like a skill. It's like a drug. So why is it not effectively
00:31regulated? Well, many betting platforms operate across borders, move money fast
00:36and hide behind complex tech. And some governments earn a lot of money from
00:40licensing and taxes. So the pressure to crack down is limited. If you think you
00:45could get addicted, stay away. Either way, set strict limits on time and money. Use
00:50national blocking tools if available and if betting becomes a problem, reach out to
00:54a helpline where you live. Stay cautious.
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