Sports betting apps are worse than you realize

Published November 14, 2025 5:39am ET



If you are a member of Generation X or above, you are probably aware that sports betting apps exist, and you might even be aware that they are causing a wave of bankruptcies and financial hardship nationwide, particularly for young men.

But you are most likely unaware of just how different sports app gambling is from traditional sports wagering. The latest federal indictment of Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz is an eye-opener.

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