A gambler threatening to hunt down a tennis player's family. College athletes betting on themselves. A single Cheeto selling for $90,000. Welcome to the wild, sometimes disturbing world of gambling that exists beyond the glossy commercials and celebrity endorsements.

Norman Chad dives deep into the darker corners of sports betting this week, examining how legalized gambling brings both entertainment and significant risks. Through several troubling examples – including two Fresno State basketball players caught wagering on their own performances and a French tennis player who received death threats from a desperate bettor – the episode highlights why stronger regulations may be needed, particularly around college athletics. 

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Gambling Mad with Norman Chad is written by Norman Chad and ghost written by...Norman Chad. Executive Producer Rick Barrio Dill and Jon Sheinberg. Produced by Rick Barrio Dill and Bri Coorey. Associate Producer Asher Freidberg. Socials Asher Freidberg. Engineering and Editing by Bri Coorey and Asher Freidberg. Equipment provided by SLAP Studios LA (SLAPStudiosLA.com) and studios provided by SLAP Studios LA and 360-Pod.

If you, or someone you know needs help around gambling related issues, there are more ways than ever to get connected with help. Call the Problem Gambling HelpLine at 888-ADMIT-IT (236-4848) or go to www.gamblinghelp.org