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However, beneath this vibrant veneer lies a darker reality. Data from surveys point to a substantial undercurrent of problem gambling, particularly among young men under 35. Young bettors tend to wager more impulsively, often getting swayed by in-game promotions and microtransactions that enable them to bet on virtually every play, every shot, or every drive of the game. As one gambler, Joe Rsilo, admits, he became less interested in the sport itself and more obsessed with the outcomes, often placing bets at any hour, even sneaking them into family events.