The Losing Drive: A Sports Betting Epidemic | deep dive$

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1. Tyla Yaweh - Stuntin' On You feat. Dame D.O.L.L.A. & DDG
2. Dame D.O.L.L.A. - The Way It Goes
3. Dame D.O.L.L.A. - I Rest My Case
4. OutKast - Knowing
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Chapters:
0:00 Living Vicariously
1:55 Ads Everywhere
3:48 The Epidemic
6:06 Barbenheimer?
7:33 Betting Back Then
9:40 The 10th Amendment
10:21 "Not" Teaching You
14:48 Dear Bettors
15:49 Problems: Hear Me Out
21:06 ...Guess What?
22:02 Knowing
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Sources:
1. Yahoo Sportsbook: Betting How-To: sports.yahoo.com/sportsbook/h...
2. Yahoo News, “Is the legalization of sports betting a good thing?”: news.yahoo.com/legalization-s...
3. Yahoo Sportsbook, Legal Betting States: sports.yahoo.com/sportsbook/l...
4. Acumen Research, Sports Betting Market was 81.7B in 2022, expected to reach 231.2B by 2032: www.acumenresearchandconsulti...
5. Sports Betting (monthly per capita US): www.statista.com/statistics/1...
6. American Gaming Association, “85% of Americans support Supreme Court decision to end federal sports betting ban”: www.americangaming.org/wp-con...
7. CNN | The dark side of the sports betting boom: www.cnn.com/2023/02/10/busine...
8. Daily Mail UK | American sports betting losses 2018-2023: www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl...
9. CBC News, “How many gambling ads are we seeing during sports games?”: • How many gambling adve...
10. Washington Post, “Sports betting timeline”: www.washingtonpost.com/sports...
11. National Library of Medicine, “Clinical Correlates of Sports Betting”: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

[@CamJames]

Early drop, don't get used to it. Almost forgot the SuperBowl was this weekend, no lie. I know I made one factual error, charge it to me being too overzealous about getting that Bush clip in there. Hit the description to get help for a gambling addiction, please. You can join the squad there to get your name in the credits too. Tell me how much money y'all have "won" below.

[@Cannabis_Connoisseur]

This is an awesome topic to discuss. It's insane how many younger males are gambling nowadays. No one gambled when I was in my teens and 20s. Anyone that did gamble didn't do more than buy lottery tickets. Congrats on all the channel growth.

[@CamJames]

Join the Squad: kzbin.info/door/YUIRADK9CuJU92EAp2CNPAjoin

[@Cannabis_Connoisseur]

All this music goes hard. Love it

[@theatagamer90]

I don't use FanDuel or any of that but I occasionally would bet on Esports through some... Questionable means. I have won exactly .50 cents. Maybe. I'd almost say Esports betting is worse but only because rigging a game is a lot easier. Thankfully I was still in school so I mostly used the pseudo currency the casino gave you. I'd probably be bankrupt if I had more time and money.

[@bfure1]

I'm up $300, but I bet like $2 at a time so I know the bookies are happy to take that loss when I have coworkers putting hundreds down each week.

[@PhanoftheShow]

it’s simple, treat it like tobacco. no tv ads, no display ads, no push notifications

[@davidlee9870]

One of the few things Canadians do right

[@RaspberryRetrograde]

I don't understand what the big deal is about push notifications. You can turn them off. At least on Android

[@cookiecreeper22]

@@RaspberryRetrograde As someone who has worked on mobile ads, push notifs have been curated over decades of addiction research on how to keep a user engaged and anxious for "a hit". Saying "you can just turn it off" is the same as "why do they go so hard against tobacco and alch, just don't do it? Which is a dumb mindset that does lead to anything and actually increases the problem. US tobacco usage rates are the lowest of the developed world because of how many obstacles we have in place to make it hard to obtain.

[@l-_olvlo_-l]

​@@RaspberryRetrogradeYou can but the majority of ppl don't

[@JZeee27]

​@@davidlee9870we get ads for gambling here in Canada

[@Naomi-gr7fm]

"Some of you live vicariously through other grown men." THANK YOU

[@CamJames]

i've had that line bottled up for literal decades

[@AkweliParker]

Loved that line as well. “Obsessing over grown men/millionaires chasing their balls” is another classic

[@omarkenoh]

Yes! It's so bizzare!

[@MikeyDaRed]

@@omarkenohwhy is it bizarre? you do it when you are a fan of anything, movies, tv, video games, it’s all a form of escapism from the truth that most of our lives are mundane and unremarkable. Lol nothing about it is bizarre.

[@givemedeath5801]

@@MikeyDaRedOkay but I don't care if my favorite movie director moves from Universal to Sony lmao

[@magicmagic8188]

Gambling is an addiction, just like smoking or drinking. The fact that these corporations are allowed to blast these ads to people 24/7 is extremely predatory. Especially since there are young children watching. My parents used to say “Cut off a gambler’s hands and he’ll play cards with his feet.” Nowadays smartphones make it even easier for betting agencies to get their slimy fingers on your bank account.

[@randyisenberg2642]

atleast with a heroin addiction or meth addiction one could burn through 10k in a couple months... with this shit 10 k could be gone in a day.

[@tomlxyz]

Gambling is also creeping into other areas like video games which makes it legalized gambling for kids

[@alexf6994]

i live in boston and the sports betting ads here are INSANE. every trash can, every bus stop, every local ad is draftkings or underdog (even got an underdog ad on this video)

[@CamJames]

really unfortunate, that sounds awful

[@Instantur]

I can’t escape it. Whether it’s billboards, broadcasts, or even people talking about sports betting. It has become so normalized in the span of a few years.

[@Maelstrom9945]

I live just outside Boston and go to celtics games out of my own enjoyment of the team and the game. What you’re saying is absolutely correct. What also blows my mind is how much of a mental toll that shit takes on people when they lose legs on their parlay or when teams lose 1 regular season game… People be getting so pressed about a game its ridiculous.

[@__8868]

The way they’re pushing betting on teenagers and young adults is embarrassing. Its sad these leagues and players now only see their fans as a piggy bank. Sports gambling is predatory and addicting and its ruining the sports we love. Thank you for talking about this!!!

[@XxGyromancerXx]

What gets me are the amount of YTers whose channels I've watched for a long time sponsoring Draft Kings. There needs to be better avenues for sponsoring.

[@CamJames]

of course, thanks for being here to watch it

[@CamJames]

@@XxGyromancerXx it's annoying, i don't think people should be pushing this on their young audiences

[@XxGyromancerXx]

@@CamJames 100% agree.

[@eliw6607]

​@@CamJamesWhatever happened to personal responsibility? The victim mentality will bury America.

[@JamesonZaballos]

So glad you’re doing one on this. Seeing adults show up at basketball games for teams they love and then cheering against that team because of some 27-leg parlay…

[@CamJames]

my thoughts exactly

[@Newarkguy38]

@@CamJamesmy parents were horse racing fanatics growing up which is not exactly the same but they were also financially responsible and always cut it off after losing 10-15 dollars for the night. This however cut off any potential fun of gambling for me by like the age of 10. I really appreciate visibility you give this. Best of luck with the outreach on this, you are doing good work on this series, highlighting gambling and pay day loans. You should cover credit cards in-depth to really bring to light that issue as well. Thanks for all your great work, you are the right person to give these messages where someone like Dave Ramsey may have the right message but be the wrong person. Much respect

[@rockon8174]

Parlays pay well!

[@CamJames]

thank you, glad this never got a hold on you from an early age like so many. it's awesome that so many see me as an entertaining way to learn

[@eddierosario1537]

Who the hell watches basketball the nba is dead

[@PhilCAnimation]

It’s not every day you come across the next big video documentary star but here it is. This editing is amazing and the content is well researched and super educational. Keep up the super awesome work.

[@CamJames]

really appreciate that, i'll be sure to keep delivering

[@outdoorfr3ak]

He sounds a lot like Colion Noir

[@paulgastelum2143]

Exactly my thought too!!

[@paulcarmi8130]

If you like this type of stuff, go watch Dan Bell. Dude rocks

[@AntheanCeilliers]

Totally agree

[@amarispariswilliams]

Yooooo this video is so refreshing bro. My boyfriend is always talking about betting and he swears he has it under control because he only bets “5, 10, 20” dollars at a time. I tell him he’s creating a bad habit that can be detrimental in the future. He think this betting bs is an actual skill! Lol yo betting is not even legal in my city but we’re borderline next to a city that is and he make run over there like it’s a damn job. He would literally time block this crap into his schedule like it’s a huge priority…. Crazy

[@CamJames]

i genuinely hope y'all work out, but i can tell you from hearing a lot of other stories that this is a red flag that can cause bigger issues in your relationship later. seems like you know that so I won't lecture you, thank you for watching ❤️

[@JeremyCrescendo]

When he hit . Don’t help him spend the money

[@hshdjfudu]

@@JeremyCrescendo😂

[@noconsent]

@@JeremyCrescendo if only the sentiment automatically blocked gamblers from asking for money

[@snkybrki]

I dunno your relationship, so maybe he'd be pissed off by this, but note what he loses and what he wins. All of it. People tend to sober up when them bleeding money is made apparent, in my experience. It's worth a shot, I reckon.

[@mahutin2]

Dropping this before the Super Bowl is crazy. Bro's got the KZbin game on lock

[@CamJames]

i barely noticed it was happening this weekend. it was Friday and I already had this mostly done, then i was like SHIT

[@powellkatie123]

Right smart move!

[@biguattipoptropica]

My advice to everyone is “you don’t have enough hobbies.” If people have more vested interests in their lives, one of them not going your way is put in better perspective. It dulls the sting a little. Even if it’s just learning knots, drawing stick figures, or watching documentaries every Thursday night. Don’t define yourself by one thing.

[@6213explorer1]

Wonderful comment! And at least a hobby is something you can control / have an impact on.

[@Comm0ut]

Hobbies can be large fun AND useful. You're going to invest the energy in something, so why not make it improve your life? Sports are merely entertainment that distracts men from self-improvement. Hobbies can save you tens of thousands of dollars and speed your retirement. What's better than watching sweaty men who don't affect your real life? DIY is better. Anyone can learn to do anything they currently pay others to do. Like cars, motorcycles or trucks? Learn to wrench and maintain everything you own. Money saved pays for any tool you may want and you become technically knowledgeable. That kind of useful hobby just gets better over time (and is how I renovated my houses and never needed or even cared about buying a new car). I define myself by what I can DO not by worshiping other men.

[@BroudbrunMusicMerge]

​@@Comm0ut That logic can apply to literally everything that isn't DIY and handiwork. It's great that you find those things an enjoyable pastime, and I'm sure it makes you very handy to be around; but not everyone wants to or even _can_ do those specific things as hobbies.

[@johngibson4874]

​@@Comm0utI think it is important to do hobbies for their own sake too. Everything doesn't have to be about how useful it is

[@Setixir]

@@Comm0ut A useful hobby really has nothing to do with it. Sure, they're nice, but they aren't be all/end all. My view has always been that you should do a hobby because you ENJOY said hobby for yourself. Not for some other dude. Not for your friends. Yourself. Do it for your own sake. You'll find that certain hobbies like being a sports fan is extremely rare for your own sake.

[@jondonahue7163]

Thanks for the video. Just turned 80. Gambled on myself 50 years ago, starting my company. That was scary enough. Phones are addictive. We are the result of 100,000 years of evolution. Before cities came 7,000 years ago, our awareness of motion or color changes was the difference between having dinner... or being another animal's dinner. Phones serve up motion and color changes every second. True that!

[@TeenieTinyTina]

I used to work for an online casino and I fuckin hated it. I found out so much working there that you said in this video so I’m so glad you’re spreading awareness. I just found your channel today and I’m hooked. Already watched most of your deep dives already. Subscribed, can’t wait for more.

[@CamJames]

amazing. glad i was able to connect with you, thank you for telling me 🎯

[@deftonegrrl]

Another great episode! I'm sick of these ads. If I see Kevin Hart or Jamie Foxx taunt me for being broke one more time........

[@CamJames]

they make me feel so poor every time lmao

[@PudgyFat]

As a colts fan I lost so much respect for Payton after seeing him advertising fantasy. How many millions is enough? What price tag is enough to sell your soul to push gambling on your fans? Same goes with Charles, Brady, Gronk and Kevin Heart. Fuck those guys

[@princesamuels5981]

More than a qtr trillion lost shhh yikes

[@Llama_vet]

As a 30 yr old! You said it loud and clearly as I would! Most people don’t know the basics of investing, but know the arm length of another man. Also, it’s such a big part of society if you don’t watch sports you’re less likely to make friends easily. Love you man! Another extremely detailed banger.

[@CamJames]

love you back fam. thank you for watching. i've always been iced out of sports conversations when they get too deep. i know about sports on a highlight level, and used to play bball for years as a kid. the obsession is weird though.

[@yeamore6324]

Ah yes invest which takes years when you are already are broke instead of maybe getting lucky

[@junyaiwase]

You don’t need to gamble to make friends by watching sports

[@ButtersCCookie]

Love comments like this! I thoroughly wish I knew investing. Can't help to believe it's rigged.

[@ButtersCCookie]

He's ABSOLUTELY right! An example, Better Call Saul scene. It's amazing, Saul/Gene infiltrated the security office by using leading phrases. While the officer talked about his favorite team he repeated back the names of the athletes, coaches ect. Later he researched team. Those "tells" to rob the mall while working at Cinnabon. It was frightening and enlightening.

[@tristonthomas413]

Bruh your a G lol you delivered the info in such a benevolent and articulate way but also like an older brother who’s telling you it’s on you to take responsibility that’s so cool man thanks.

[@CamJames]

aye thanks for watching my guy. sounds like the tone landed where i wanted it to

[@br34d08]

Just found your channel today and I watched the whole Deep Dive and Deep Cuts series. Fantastic work, I appreciate your cool, genuine, and levelheaded energy, and you're moral but not sanctimonious. It's also really informative to see how these sorts of things impact the black community. I'll be telling my friends to check out your work, I'm watching for what you put out there in the future, and I hope your efforts are met with all the success you deserve. Godspeed!

[@CamJames]

thank you for this thorough feedback man, i appreciate you watching my work!

[@nismo2070]

It's gotten waaaay out of hand. These businesses are predators that know their marks well. They play on their emotions and team loyalty to take their money. How the hell did this become legal??!?--------oh yeah, money. Thank you for shining light on this plague. You got my sub.

[@CamJames]

thanks for the sub and i'm with you man. it's very dangerous and getting worse every day

[@50meterworm]

I’ve been sober from pills for 9 months now and a huge part of that was finding new interests and friends. I got really into jewelry making and now I’m best friends with the old ladies at the bead store. They’re good people. My new concern is for the people who just got sober picking up a whole new problem through their sports game hobby. One friend wins a jackpot next to them, shows them the app, and just like that they’re hooked. This video is really important, I hope it catches on and can steer people away from this stuff before they even start, because I know for a fact that never starting is way easier than quitting down the line.

[@Primetime9292]

You should check out the show Loudermilk. It’s about a dark comedy about a guy who runs a sobriety group. One guy is a bookie is they gamble for an episode and realize s just as bad as drugs to addicts. Good show.

[@1990heaven_]

just found your channel. 46 seconds in and you explained the disdain i have for modern sports as a grown adult in ways i've struggled to articulate for years now.

[@CamJames]

been holding that in for years

[@omarfernandez5733]

Bro this was excellent. Thank you I’ve noticed the extreme push for sports gambling because I do watch sports. It’s wild. Have never gambled because I know their intent is to keep me hooked. They only stay in business if people lose money. Honestly, this push has made me lose interest in watching sports. We’re just a number to these companies. Sometimes I think about quitting watching all together.

[@CamJames]

i stopped watching mostly because of the deluge of ads. It's too much, kills the enjoyment.

[@JimWellsIsGreat]

AYE! Thanks for another great video. I lost my rent playing online pai gow poker in college, leaving only $50 in my checking, and no support from anyone else. Two days later, I said, "Screw it," and gambled with the last $50 because I had nothing more to lose. I was lucky enough to win my rent back, plus $50. I gave up gambling after that. Lesson learned.

[@CamJames]

ayeee. you got very, very lucky.

[@jumpman366]

You’re terrible at calculated risk, just dumb lmao all you had to do was risk the $50 the first time not your whole rent

[@B3Band]

My one time at a casino, I was playing craps with no idea what I was doing. I quickly lost $200 like it was nothing. I finally realized that I was only losing because of peer pressure, and started betting the opposite of what everyone else was doing. I was literally getting booed by random idiots at the table. But I got my $200 back. Never been to a casino since.

[@eddyvideostar]

To Jim Wells Great: It's difficult to believe. If that happened, I would have had faith to pursue more wholesome endeavors and take risks to better myself -- and gamble with the outcome.

[@JimWellsIsGreat]

@@eddyvideostar I was young and dumb. I kept falling more and more behind, hoping to recoup my losses. FWIW, I started a business a year later and it's still going to this day.

[@asantecleveland9250]

You have never seen someone stress until you have seen them lose a bunch of money they didn't really have. great video! the awareness is needed

[@robertschepis3685]

I really appreciate how you talk to people about these things and not at them. It feels like a big brother or the smart cool uncle telling you something. I have mostly avoided these things but did grow up in a house that was always waiting for the big jackpot. That never came, but the bills always did. Hopefully more people learn from these videos and less have to learn by having to pay their parents bills.

[@CamJames]

thank you bro, glad that the videos come across that way since that's what my intention was. i don't think it's helpful to talk down to people, i'm here to share info.

[@georgemanousakis4870]

Just found your channel today, and I hope that it gets huge. Keep up the great work, speaking up on real issues, making people more aware.

[@CamJames]

Welcome, definitely will do 🫡

[@thatone5350]

Aye. I've had a childhood friend (emphasis on had) who got completely destroyed by sportsbets. He fled the country with the amount of debt he got from shady people. I had to block him entirely after he asked me for money despite us not speaking for years since he had left. The fact they sell this as "skill" is the most insane part. Especially when they can legally just block you for winning too much. It's a fool's game and no one should take part in it. Love the content! You always hit the nail on the head.

[@caseytodd5533]

Lots of lobbying on the state levels to get it done …. Then changed how the system works completely to make it less skill once it was too big to kill

[@CamJames]

aye. thank you for sharing that, that's wild.

[@piedpiper1172]

@@caseytodd5533So much lobbying. I work in a state legislature and they had more professional lobbyists in the building every single day than any other three issues added together

[@davidrynberk1533]

It makes you think ,they want bettors so badly...but just don't win ...because ,yeah they really just need losers!

[@TYRONE-kh9zn]

Only game in the Casino that is actually about skill & luck like that or how they say is crap such as live cash Poker games. And this is only bc ppl off the streets are playing against other fellow poker players off the streets & not the house. Or else it would be different or just like the other games where you are playing against the house or Vegas

[@nelsongranzow1197]

can't believe you get so few views, this is incredibly high quality and well produced content

[@NicholasSeamans]

This video is 19 minutes old chill haha

[@nelsongranzow1197]

​@@NicholasSeamans nah, the rest of his videos deserve more too

[@CamJames]

all in due time fam, thank you for helping me get there

[@aaronmarko]

Tell all your friends about it

[@edk487]

KZbin main demographics is white kids so his growth is going to take more time.

[@rosaliegames4313]

First vid of yours I’ve ever seen, but you made a subscriber out of me. I’ve seen so many of my friends, and especially my younger brother’s friends fall into sports gambling, I’m glad more people are speaking out against all of it and try to do what these companies and our government should be doing to inform the public about the risks of gambling

[@CamJames]

thank you for taking the time to watch 🖤

[@ptJivenius]

Appreciation to the time spent on the quality and realness of the deep dive$ series. Love from Sweden!

[@CamJames]

love returned from ATL!

[@chaschuky999]

I started college last year, and the culture shock of gambling was remarkable. Pretty much everyone I knew that watched sports, had money riding on it. People would be betting $10-20 every few days - losing a lot more than they were winning. We gotta regulate sports gambling more, the (usually false) belief that someone can beat the odds or come up with a genius parlay makes it incredibly addictive.

[@CamJames]

it encourages very inflated belief in your ability to beat...math, which is always wrong in the long-term.

[@viewtifuljon8105]

They will want someone to pay their student loans after they are out.

[@blongshanks77]

I’m older than you as a 46 years old Gen Xer, but I must say, this video was very impressive. I also watched your video on state’s lottery and I agree with you on that one too. It’s great to see the younger generations taking notice at how these sports bookies are targeting people. I hope this video goes viral, as it is a necessary discussion we need to have in this country. You have a new subscriber!

[@CamJames]

thanks for the sub and i appreciate that perspective! trying to make an impact

[@blinkbloodhound182]

Glad KZbin recommended you. This video was great. Having a family member addicted to gambling it's nice to see people call this shit out

[@CamJames]

here for y'all

[@dudedjv]

Just discovered your content and love it. Powerful and unique delivery that’s different from all the other “hey let me explain a big complex issue” KZbinrs”

[@CamJames]

that was the goal, much appreciated 🥂

[@AliciaMcIntire]

So true that many men don't have anything else to talk about. I have had coworkers who just won't talk to me, because they literally have one topic of conversation. Don't know sports? Can't be friends ☹️

[@CamJames]

don't worry, i get iced out too. happens to all of us

[@WindowsXP_logon_sound_25yrsago]

Yeah this really limited my ability to socialize with a lot of the males when I was in the Navy. I felt left out because I didn't feel that I had anything to say they would be interested in and I'm presuming that they felt the same. I certainly did have some friends and contacts of both genders but overall I didn't feel that easy ability to just strike up a conversation with any single one of them in the same way I might have with a female coworker. Sometimes I felt there's something wrong with me but then I just realized that it wasn't that, they just didn't think I would be interested in talking about cars or sports or other women or their dates or etc with them. The truth is I really wouldn't have minded any of that if someone had been more outgoing, but it's true that I wouldn't have been able to share with them all kinds of inside details and stats, I just don't know sports like that and I don't follow it like that and I never have lol. I actually like sports just fine I just don't know much about them. I was a little shy back then, so I really do wish more people would have been willing to try to talk to me as I didn't feel comfortable most of the time starting the conversation. That's changed a lot since, but yea. I'm literally open to any topic of conversation even if I know nothing about it I'll just be happy to be a friendly listener. Edit: I say this a F ♀️

[@TheSkaOreo]

Hey man. I talk about anime. So, like, I’m good.

[@Reparo96]

Same. I got a coworker and boss who are both into sports heavily and I don’t talk to my boss about anything other than work, but as soon as that other coworker comes in, they’re chatting it up about sports and it’s just not my thing. We’re all men but I’m just not crazy about sports like that.

[@ReaveIdono]

Odd. Most men I know have plenty of things their into. With Sports just being one of them. Anime, Movies, TV Shows, Music, Cars, Motorcycles, Investments and their family. Even other less regular hobbies like building model cars/boats or collecting things. Have you actually asked what they are into or just made an assumption based on what you hear them talking about?

[@folokinix]

Man this subject means a whole lot to me. From my perspective sports betting went from that blatantly illegal backroom thing to suddenly having advertisements on unrelated channels. It has me terrified that for all the reasons I'd probably never make it in politics, being against the proliferation of this stuff is probably the biggest nonstarter and that's some confusing moral conundrum.

[@CamJames]

lol politics is poison, you're better off not pursuing it. these lobbyists will bury you if you don't play ball.

[@monty510]

This is great man, thanks for your journalism. Subscribed. I was working at a high school and seeing allll these poor kids addicted to sports betting and gambling in general. I'm hoping they get around to watching videos like this one.

[@CamJames]

you and me both, kids don't need to be near this stuff

[@antenysewade1516]

I been seeing so many of these commercials and casinos popping up and felt like it was leading to a problem. So glad to hear your facts and commentary on the issue

[@shaker154]

Spent a few hours yesterday watching videos on problem gambling, including that 60 minutes piece. Then you post this. I have probably seen at least a couple hundred ads for sports betting companies this week. It's never-ending watching any sporting event.

[@CamJames]

as you can see i was working on it up to the release time. i only dropped it early because of the SuperBowl, which i almost forgot about. that's how little i care about sports now

[@crisp_like_dylan]

Great video on this! One thing I would add is regarding the "Free $100 when you deposit $5" type of advertising that most of these apps use. In some states (roughly half the states that mobile sports betting is legal), the "free money" that the app gives you can be applied as a tax write-off for the app company. States (and by extension us) are subsidizing the marketing budget for these companies.

[@CamJames]

true, very true

[@Kamehamehobby]

They also only give the winnings as free bets so its non withdrawable. Just makes you come back for more

[@JiggyJones0]

a company paying less taxes is not the same as the government giving a company money; so no, taxpayers aren't subsidizing their marketing budgets.

[@crisp_like_dylan]

@JiggyJones0 How exactly is it different? For simplicity please focus specifically with this context where a company has manufactured losses through their advertising campaigns that warrant tax breaks. The tax breaks result in less tax revenue, clearly, which increases the burden on other taxpayers.

[@snkybrki]

​@@KamehamehobbyGod damn that is so shady. It feels like not specifying that in the ad should be a crime - bait and switch type shit.

[@morfy42]

I worked in casinos for two decades and gambling is probably the most under recognized addiction in the US. Alcohol is more damaging but it gets a bunch of spotlight.

[@onetwentyfour]

These deep dive$ are so good. Gambling has been something I've been very against all throughout my life so I appreciate this vid even more.

[@CamJames]

not a fan either but there's no going back now.

[@brianp3570]

I appreciate you making this. I get a nasty taste in my mouth with every Draft Kings ad I see knowing people are being hurt and then blaming athletes and maybe themselves for that hurt, rather than questioning the system and design choices that created this issue for them.

[@cipriandobrea7369]

Oh, grow up. Nobody is being forced to gamble. That's like saying if I walk by a crack house everyday, it's inevitable that I smoke it. No, it's a choice. People need to hold themselves accountable.

[@brianp3570]

@@cipriandobrea7369 nice strawman. Nowhere in my comment did I say people are being forced to gamble. Reeks of cope

[@akeembrown7661]

@@cipriandobrea7369 perfect example lol I kept asking myself through this whole thing has anyone ever heard of self accountability? Do these people not have their own free will 😂

[@snkybrki]

​@@cipriandobrea7369It is a choice, true. Unrelated question, do you think cigarettes and alcohol should be allowed to advertise freely?

[@bigzigtv706]

@@akeembrown7661and jesus spoke, those of you free of sin may cast the first stone. And yet every one walked away. I bet you wouldnt want people snooping on your vices and wondering where your freewill is.

[@ddespair]

It’s funny how things stay the same. Great vid. Betting companies use the “first one’s free, kid” technique with their advances and “guaranteed” first payouts. Sports betting makes these people like they’re a part of the team when they win and that’s hella scary. Edit, also wanted to mention that gambling produces way more victims than just the person gambling. A lot of people who turn to gambling do so to escape the mundane and in those cases it’s likely that a family is involved. One family member with a gambling addiction can take down an entire family.

[@CamJames]

very good point, it can destroy entire communities

[@JASHTONR]

Great channel and great presenter. No fancy production values or colorful set. Just pointed information served up with charisma and common language. You cracked the code. Keep going young man.

[@CamJames]

thanks for the feedback, will do!

[@colindragan9352]

So glad to see someone talking about this! Sports betting is getting pushed so hard now. Ads on TV, KZbin, radio, billboards, all over the fucking place, and I barely see ANYONE discussing how bad it can be. And the way the sports industry and mainstream culture has completely embraced it makes it even worse IMO. When I was still in HIGH SCHOOL I knew people my age that were addicted to this shit and losing $1000+ dollars on a single game. Most of them didn't see a problem with it. Hopefully my generation starts waking up and realizing the real nature of all these gambling companies.

[@CamJames]

jesus. every story shows me how to much deeper the impact goes smh

[@sdotcire2574]

Ayo.. when I was college 14 years ago.. I had two friends that would brag about how they would go out during their lunch breaks at work and drop like $100 on lotto tickets. There's various obstacles to that like actually going to a physical location and purchasing it with cash... i can't imagine what can happen when the only obstacle is unlocking your phone.

[@CamJames]

utter devastation, that's what happens. $245B lost in less than six years.

[@heathen_7]

Your mlm vid hit my feed this morning, binged a few more. Really impressed with you. It’s also cool how you’re able to use your music!

[@CamJames]

thank you for giving me a shot. glad you're here ☀️

[@raulthepig5821]

I am so glad you are presenting these videos on gambling. You sir are doing the community a great service. I thank you.

[@CamJames]

my genuine pleasure

[@heatherangel9700]

Hoo Boy! The way you talk about how a lot of men view sports reminds me a lot of things I've heard my husband say over and over. Just ALL the quiet parts out loud! Keep dropping the unfiltered truth, man! I always feel lucky when I get on the ground floor of a great channel I know is going to blow up.

[@CamJames]

"the quiet parts out loud" could be an alternate title of this series tbh lol. thank you

[@MrJames-ww5em]

You in the algorithm my guy. Never seen your content but felt like you were just having a conversation with me. Great content bout to sub and check out ya library.

[@CamJames]

this one definitely hit the algo big, looks like i made the right choice to drop early. glad it felt conversational, always the goal

[@APATHTC]

Easily one of my favorite creators on YT. You are very good, dude. Thank you!

[@CamJames]

thank you too!

[@isabelnicole8036]

Came up on your mlm video and all of these deep dives have been great! I appreciate your perspective on these topics, excited to see more 🤠

[@CamJames]

excited to deliver, thank you for being here! 🤠

[@grege5074]

Honestly one of the best YT channels out there. Informative, useful, current, helpful, honest. I could go on and on. Well done, young man

[@CamJames]

yo, thank you for this. what a dope thing to say

[@menzidimba2804]

DOPE - Been seeing the uptick in this across Europe, New Zealand and its completely taken over South Africa. What's troubling is how it's made to seem so innocuous and.. creepily social. Great content!!!

[@CamJames]

incredibly creepy. thank you for watching

[@ryancroy9236]

Thank you for talking about the growing problems with sports betting. I just stumbled across your channel and love your style and coverage. Much love from Canada

[@CamJames]

of course, thanks for watching

[@roxtrox7]

Came up in my recommended videos. Fantastic work. I’m looking forward to watching your other vids!

[@CamJames]

looking forward to delivering more!

[@Urappitude]

Another great one, as someone who’s just about to graduate high school, this awareness stream about all these predatory systems in the “real world” is crucial. Appreciate you!!

[@CamJames]

appreciate you back

[@dimplesd8931]

Yay a new come to Jesus talk by Cam!!!Legit my fave new channel. The “girl” version of this is shopping apps like SHEIN, Temu H&M, Target….. but they don’t cut you off till your CC stops working. So it’s worse. I’m fighting shopping addiction now. PS… Did Cam actually leave his apartment complex? 😂

[@CamJames]

Cam left his complex for the first time lol, thank you for watching. i got something for the ladies soon enough

[@B3Band]

@@CamJames Oooh you're starting an only fans?

[@lemonscentedgames3641]

I dont get shopping addiction, like just save your money? I dont get it

[@Edwardsjm]

​@lemonscentedgames3641 thats because u dont have an addictive personality, congratulations

[@CamJames]

@@B3Band lmao NO

[@Tocco609]

Your style and editing along with your way of talking go the camera and keeping it light makes it so easy to watch these videos. Keep it up man I think you will find great success on this platform, keep it up with the music aswell I like it!

[@CamJames]

thank you fam 🫡

[@yesnomaybe1220]

This was awesome! I hate those apps or sports betting in general. The commercials can stop anytime

[@mcritz46vl]

“Living vicariously through grown me” applies to almost any celebrity. I see men who act like if they buy an expensive enough Tesla then Elon will personally invite them to colonize mars.

[@CamJames]

100% agree. most people act like sheep while claiming they're shepherds.

[@Kingofthe717]

God damn Cam. HEAT AFTER HEAT on these videos. Straight for the jugular on this gambling bs and I have the utmost respect for you taking it on. Prayers that this video gets noticed, it could save lives.

[@CamJames]

"straight for the jugular" is the energy i'm coming with. thank you fam

[@trytoxania7020]

just discovered this channel and f***ing love it, can't wait to see this grow

[@CamJames]

f***ing love you back

[@DarkOperative]

First video I’ve seen of yours/first time seeing you. You’re a fantastic, talented presenter and miles ahead of the pack in terms of what KZbin can be. Appreciate you!

[@CamJames]

thank you for the compliment, wow. trying to improve!

[@AuntBA]

Omg I’m glad you are covering this, was just thinking you should do one on sports betting the other day. This topic hits close to home for my family and many others ❤️ Keep up your amazing work!

[@CamJames]

absolutely will do, it was time

[@brxyann]

You’ve quickly become on of my favorite channels in KZbin. You have a bright future ahead on this platform!!

[@CamJames]

high praise and i hope i keep deserving it

[@vaughnerika]

Love this channel. I just found you and I've already watched like 7 videos. Great stuff

[@CamJames]

welcome to the party. I took a brief break but I'll be back soon, thank you for the love! ☀️

[@gthotshot]

Great video man. The gambling industry is pitted so badly against their consumers/customers… and like you said when you win they kick you out or limit you

[@paulmuaddib913]

commenting to boost because this is the content i love to see ( not the messed up gambling but all the information you are puting out there) gracias senor (i dunno where my tilde is lol)

[@CamJames]

de nada amigo

[@Jamesentmt]

Ngl I’ve been loving every deep dive you do. Keep up the good work.

[@CamJames]

always, thank you

[@justinjakimiak1998]

Been waiting for someone to make this video for a while. I can tell from the foliage you've been working on this for a while! Shout out from Chattanooga

[@CamJames]

love from ATL fam!

[@MrMikelew2929]

This is one of the best, most informative, unbiased videos I've watched in a while. He's right about so many trends and habits, as well as the tricks.

[@CamJames]

'preciate that fam, tried my best

[@AcappellaTidbits]

As a person so averse to risk that I don't even like being asked to guess something totally inconsequential I thought I couldn't be more turned off by gambling but the explanations of bet types (none of which I mentally took in btw) somehow did it. Thanks. Once again LOVE your content!!!

[@CamJames]

tried to make that easy to understand but it's wild how deep the rabbit hole goes tbh. thanks!

[@undeniablerealities]

this guy literally never misses. I was just thinking about how ever present sports betting is becoming

[@andrewhull5639]

Just discovered this channel from the Waveform (MKBHD) podcast and this channel is great! Cam does a great job of storytelling and keep the viewer engaged throughout this video. Wonderful video!

[@CamJames]

i appreciate that Andrew 🥂

[@DrAnarchy69]

I’m a HUGE baseball fan. I also am the exact target of gambling institutions like casinos. I fight every time I see a gambling ad because I know I would be a problem gambler as soon as I start. Luckily I don’t bet on anything and even don’t play games with gambling mechanics. But all these ads suck and I hate having to fight myself just to watch baseball games

[@CamJames]

i believe in you, keep up the good fight

[@chrisdidonna7371]

Imagine laying $x.xx to win 200k on 7 players to hit a hr, imagine hitting 6 of them and being offered 9k to cash out , all you need is mookie Betts to hit a hr you wait for his 3rd at bat he doesn't get it, the cash out drops to around 5k, you take it. Then in the 9th inning mookie Betts hits a hr. That happened just a few months ago.

[@enjoy-ly7zw]

Fire concept & dropping it superbowl weekend 🔥

[@sabdream444]

let me send this to my lil bro lol but seriously shoutout to the youtube algorithm for putting me on to such a good creator had to sub right after watching your vid on MLMs!

[@CamJames]

love for that, thank you for the support 🙏🏾

[@ArsenioDev]

Oh dude, you're kickin ass in this format. Fantastic dives and really well written

[@CamJames]

awesome compliments to receive, thank you!

[@JulieAndersonvideos]

Wow, excellent video! I had no idea how massive this industry is. How insidious using phones, push notifications to manipulate people's behavior, loved the reference to MLM. When you said "and two women" I bust out laughing. I've got to watch this again because my brain checked out around the visigoth or whatever that word was hahahah. AWESOME WORK!

[@CamJames]

lmao at visigoth. yeah it's a lot of info, hopefully it's digestible. thanks!

[@scottbuck1572]

Cam is really spoiling us this week: deep cuts AND a dive on Saturday? Truly a good week, keep up the AMAZING work, just dont burn yourself :)

[@CamJames]

yeah i'm taking next week off lol, hope y'all enjoy

[@scottbuck1572]

@@CamJames Its a great vid, I also got a sport betting ad, before, mid-way through, AND at the end! Literally trying to undo the work you have done

[@CamJames]

@@scottbuck1572 better that they do it here than anywhere else tbh.

[@recklssabndon]

Instantly subscribed. This was a work of art and a scientific breakdown so eloquent and succinct that I wish I could like it twice. Great work man.

[@CamJames]

🎉 that's dope to hear. thx for the love

[@UmmGamer]

your scripts and delivery are so good and the editing is so engaging this channel gonna blow up

[@CamJames]

many thanks, it's hard work but y'all make it worthwhile

[@JasperWalker]

I have no idea how your page came across my algorithms but I love it

[@CamJames]

love that you found me fam, welcome

[@kahluaqueen]

Your handling of these topics are superb. The lame stream media needs to watch and LEARN! This is the new path to perdition, let the gambler beware.

[@CamJames]

no doubt, thank you very much

[@woodificould]

Glad I'm seeing videos about this. I noticed a crazy increase in the amount of sport betting ads over the last 8 months, and I'm assuming this is just a beginning

[@rexyzvent5864]

That was great! Loved the background and music. The outdoor setting is a real vibe.

[@CamJames]

excellent feedback, thank you 🥂

[@crashtestdolphin5884]

Good video as usual. Dan Toomey over at Good Work mentioned in his own video on sports betting that COVID got a lot of state governments squeamish about their tax revenue, and in swooped sports betting companies offering a deal with the devil. Because in America, not even our state governments are immune to predators exploiting desperation.

[@CamJames]

watched his video right before mine dropped, they beat me by a day. great work over there, we both mentioned some things the other didn't

[@crashtestdolphin5884]

​@@CamJames Wouldn't sweat it. Your video stands well on its own. The more people with platforms shedding light on sports betting and why it needs to be scrutinized, the better.

[@RotroBreakteve]

You're making some of the best video essays on the platform right now

[@CamJames]

thank you for real 🙏🏾

[@veautyfull]

Thank you for making this video. I thought I was the only one who felt this way. I’m watching it completely deplete the pockets of people I love 😢

[@CamJames]

thank you for watching it, i hate that it's affected you but that's the problem we need to solve

[@icedawgsavage825]

Love the format man! We need more people like you on KZbin

[@CamJames]

much appreciated 🥂

[@arc-sd8sk]

good topic man 10/10 500k subs by the end of the year im callin it now (and if i'm wrong it's cuz you hit 1M instead)

[@CamJames]

let's hope they're all like you lol

[@kevinvoiceactor9694]

Would love for it to happen but I ain't betting on nothing

[@bnj26]

PLEASE do a video on the smoke shop/overall legal weed industry and how predatory it’s become.

[@beepbeep24]

yes!! I’m in NYC and it’s craaazy here

[@davidbreuer6449]

Fantastic topic that not a lot of people discuss. Where I live we’ve seen multi-generational community spots (restaurants, bars, shops, etc.) close down and be replaced by “luxury cannabis” retailers. I’m all for marijuana decriminalization and legalization but it’s so sad to see everything get absolutely flattened in favor of big cannabis

[@beepbeep24]

@@davidbreuer6449 in NY, they passed weed legalization with the caveat that permits for stores go primarily to people who were formerly incarcerated for possession, distribution of weed etc. which is a great idea in theory...but permits and paperwork have taken so long that people have set up unlicensed shops everywhere. They are all over the place and take away business from the few that are operating within the permits. No one is ever in them and they look awful. When a local business in my area closes I'm afraid it's going to turn into another empty weed store.

[@Comm0ut]

@@davidbreuer6449 Legalization should have been about freedom but in the end it's about lobbyists and money.

[@lemonscentedgames3641]

​@@davidbreuer6449cannabis industry also treats the employees like trash

[@HPRshredder]

With the frequency and quality of your productions I think you’re easily poised to hit 100k this year. This is the first video of yours that has* been recommended to me. Love the bridge in the beginning of the video with the trees panning and the music. Very, very clean 🧼 nice channel, man.

[@CamJames]

thank you! that's the plan, just gonna keep pushing

[@WDManns]

God bless man, i can speak for a lot of folks close to me and they needa see this video fr. Keep on the up and up big dog we need more creators on the platform like you.

[@CamJames]

I appreciate that!

[@thethaneofcawdor1]

as a Canadian I love the CBC footage making the cut - that was from the CBC's Marketplace team who do pretty good deep dives into consumer matters and lots of undercover stings and have been at it since the 90s!

[@CamJames]

their work is top-notch

[@Nicolisweetiepie]

Glad to see videos like this showing up in my feed. It is disturbing to me how normalized gambling has become in such a short time.

[@lydiacoleman1565]

This channel is definitely going to blow up, I’m only on my 2nd video and am so impressed with the content. Really good work!

[@CamJames]

very appreciative, thank you for watching ☀️

[@rustyelder]

Excellent content. First time viewer. I've seen first hand how this destroys lives. Just like the lottery. Bravo Cam. I'll keep tuning in.

[@CamJames]

thank you for being here 🖤

[@captainlinsano7739]

Just another of the chorus thanking you for these great videos. Another gem!

[@CamJames]

'preciate you!

[@captainlinsano7739]

@@CamJames I have a book you might want to read: Addiction by Design