Against the Rules: The Big Short Companion

Episode 6: VIP


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What does it mean to be a “very important person” in the world of online sports betting? Not necessarily what you think. We hear from recovering gambling addicts and state regulators frustrated with some of the perverse incentives to keep people on a losing streak. Meanwhile, our show’s own producers hope for a VIP night at the concert of the year.

For further reading: Legalizing Sports Gambling Was a Huge Mistake by Charles Fain Lehman

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