Gambling Ads: A Dangerous Influence on Youth

I personally think the inclusion of gambling in advertisements and social media is great… is what

I would say if I was lying. What you just saw was multiple different social media influencers

promoting rain bet, a popular betting and gambling app. Now, while the plug for

the app is short and quick, it still promotes what is a known addiction to millions

in the United States. While it may seem harmless to promote such a thing, one advertisement

can have everlasting effects, especially since the videos are targeted to the youth of

the US. Since the human brain does not finish until the early 20’s,

it is very easy to influence those in their teens, who are trying to gain a sense of