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My Year as a Degenerate Sports Gambler - The Atlantic

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Practically overnight, America made wagering on a game as frictionless as checking the weather. I was determined to understand the consequences—for my country, and for myself.

Listen − 1.0 x + Seek 0:00 1:13:49 This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. O n a Thursday evening in September, I excused myself from the family dinner table and slipped into my bedroom. I didn’t want my kids to see what I was about to do. With the door locked behind me, I pulled out my phone and downloaded the DraftKings betting app. I felt a certain thrill as I typed in my debit-card information and deposited $500. The first game of the NFL season was a few minutes away. Anything seemed possible. Explore the April 2026 Issue Check out more fr

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