In the last few years, mobile sports betting has exploded, turning the world into a kind of 24-hour casino. Anyone can place bets on anything at any time from the phone in their pocket.
For most people, the first bet rarely feels dangerous. It begins as a quick game of chance on a phone where numbers climb or a virtual plane takes off. But for a gambling addict, what begins as harmless entertainment quietly reshapes the brain, affecting their decision making capabilities, increasing their appetite for risks and altering their ability to process losses.
