Big New Way for Companies to Get Rich: Target Bored Young American Men

Big New Way for Companies to Get Rich: Target Bored Young American Men

4/16/2025

notes

there are many parallels to pornography in this article

over exposure, early exposure, possible addiction for a subset and incorrectly set expectations about society, life and more.

link

https://www.businessinsider.com/gambling-young-men-sports-betting-crypto-meme-stock-market-addiction-2024-4

summary

A new report shows that young men are increasingly gambling on everything from sports to cryptocurrency. This is a lucrative new market for companies. The article explores the reasons behind this trend, including the normalization of gambling in the US, the accessibility of online gambling platforms, and the influence of marketing.

tags

gambling ꞏ young men ꞏ sports betting ꞏ crypto ꞏ meme stocks ꞏ addiction ꞏ marketing