Henry Krauss Text Dump
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The “Why I’m interested in my topic” section of the project Google Doc
“Where’s my thinking” update on Writing Partners (Feb. 19)
Summaries of my sources from my project Google Doc or from Writing Partners
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The “Why I’m interested in my topic” section of the project Google Doc
(see step 1 of the Week 2 assignment)
I can see the problems created by sports gambling in my peers, and I think it’s a bigger deal than most people assume.
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“Where’s my thinking” update on Writing Partners (Feb. 19)
The problem is a whole lot bigger than most people think. It's really easy for people to get addicted, especially with the extreme amount of advertising done by companies like DraftKings and Fanduel. The gambling companies are making an incredible amount of money off of people who think they can game the system. Even for people who don't plan on gambling (like myself), the constant intrusive ads are very annoying!
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Some would argue that the sports gambling companies provide valuable tax revenue that justifies their downsides. However, reporter Eric Lipton complains that “the lobbyists were able to negotiate a bill that that doesn't benefit the citizens of Kansas that much (Davies).”
At the start, sports betting wasn’t considered as gambling because it was a game of skill. Many people assume that they know enough about sports to make bets that beat the odds.
When it comes to the topic of gambling, most of us will readily agree that it is dangerous. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of iGaming, or gambling done on one’s phone. While some are convinced that it creates more opportunities for addiction, others believe that it’s no different than someone visiting a casino or bookie.
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Summaries of my sources from my project Google Doc or from Writing Partners
There is a serious problem with sports betting in the United States. Billions of dollars are being wagered on sporting events. With the apps being so easy to use after being legalized, more and more people are becoming addicted to gambling. Beyond that, the leagues themselves push apps like DraftKings, making it even more likely for addictions to develop. Even the players themselves are becoming entangled with gambling scandals more and more often.
This article gives a ton of statistics about the sports betting industry in America. It really shows no sign of stopping as the increases continue to stack up at billions of dollars. Additionally, the article discusses how much of this is as a result of the apps being on phones. The vast majority of sports gambling is done online, and the impact these apps have is almost immeasurable.
This article is an interview between Dave Davies, an NPR reporter, and Eric Lipton, a New York Times reporter investigating sports betting in America. The source starts with a description of how sports betting got legalized. It was a long term push from a lot of gambling stakeholders, including an incredible amount of lobbying and corruption. One specific example includes a legislator from Kansas being bribed with fine whiskey and cigars. Even when it was legalized, lots of things are a write-off so the government doesn’t even get much out of it. They advertise to kids in college, which is very dubious, morally. The biggest issue with the apps is how easily accessible they are. The ability to gamble on sports anywhere, anytime, opens up so many doors and makes it very insidious.
This article describes the gambling market of the European Union. While it isn’t only focused on sports gambling, it’s still very useful to my inquiry. The European gambling market is far more mature and developed than the American, so it is a useful place to look for predictions of the future and ideas for regulators. The online market in the EU is growing rapidly, and they’re having trouble regulating apps run outside of the EU.
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2025 Henry K : Pretty huge problem, concerning tons and tons of money. Means lots of people would be concerned.
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2025 Henry K : Addiction is so insidious because it's literally changing your brain.
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2025 Henry K : Massive increase
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2025 Henry K : This is a very significant number of people, and it's probably lower than the real amount.
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2025 Henry K : Wouldn't having it be legal still make it more likely to happen?
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2025 Henry K : Perhaps having all these celebrities pushing it so hard during broadcasts isn't a great thing.
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2025 Henry K : It's easy to see why players feel motivated to, with the extreme amount the leagues push gambling.
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2025 Henry K : Some people think this is beneficial because the government gets more tax money, but I think the negatives are a whole lot more significant.
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2025 Henry K : The power of it being in your pocket is crazy.
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2025 Henry K : This will only continue to increase as time goes on.
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2025 Henry K : This is a really bad sign, because it means people are at severe risk of addiction.
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2025 Henry K : No wonder it's so prevalent, we have celebrities pushing it wherever you turn
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2025 Henry K : The rise has been so meteoric because it was just barely legalized a few years ago.
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2025 Henry K : This was a long term push, not just a random effort out of the blue.
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2025 Henry K : The legalization of sports gambling also came from a lot of schmoozing up to the sports leagues who had been against it for so long.
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2025 Henry K : The sports betting companies essentially bought out the legislators, with whiskey and cigars. This is pretty much bald-faced corruption.
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2025 Henry K : The argument has always been that legalizing betting will redirect funds to the government, but clearly it won't.
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2025 Henry K : The companies are literally getting a write-off on this stuff! The government is paying them to get people addicted to gambling.
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2025 Henry K : This is really important to the debate. Allowing people to bet on credit and lose more than they have is a really dangerous road to go down.
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2025 Henry K : Advertising this kind of gambling to college students, many of whom are already in debt, is quite questionable, morally.
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2025 Henry K : Native American tribes rely on the source of income from casinos, and decentralizing it means all the money will go to the people who run the apps.
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2025 Henry K : The thing many people don't realize is that it's impossible to beat the market this hard. You don't know baseball well enough to do this, no layman does.
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2025 Henry K : Having this so accessible in everyone's pockets makes it even more insidious.
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2025 Henry K : I am well within the target demographic of sports betting and so are many of my classmates.
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2025 Henry K : Because it's been legal longer across the sea, it's a good place to look for predictions and solutions.
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2025 Henry K : Having it so easily accessible opens up a ton of doors for fraud and other foul play.
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2025 Henry K : When we look at events like the Luka trade, it's easy to see how the interests of gambling stakeholders will soon overtake those of sports fans and players.
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2025 Henry K : Europe's gambling market is huge, as well. It's a more mature market compared to the American one.
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2025 Henry K : Sports betting is more concentrated on soccer in the EU, with more public interest in it.
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2025 Henry K : They cannot regulate or tax any programs set outside of the European Union.
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2025 Henry K : The EU makes it a focus to seek out these third party detractors.
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It looks like you’re engaged in a writing project about the issues surrounding sports gambling. Let’s explore your interests and ideas further.
First, let’s identify some key inquiry topics based on your notes:
1. What are the societal impacts of sports gambling?
– This is an interesting topic because it delves into how widespread sports gambling affects different aspects of society, from financial stability to mental health.
– Quotes: “I can see the problems created by sports gambling in my peers,” and “The problem is a whole lot bigger than most people think.”
2. How does advertising by sports gambling companies influence addiction rates?
– Exploring this topic can reveal the role of marketing in increasing gambling habits and addiction.
– Quotes: “It’s really easy for people to get addicted, especially with the extreme amount of advertising,” and “Even for people who don’t plan on gambling, the constant intrusive ads are very annoying!”
3. How does the legalization of sports gambling affect government revenue and public welfare?
– This question highlights the economic and ethical implications of legal sports gambling.
– Quotes: “Some would argue that the sports gambling companies provide valuable tax revenue,” and “The lobbyists were able to negotiate a bill that that doesn’t benefit the citizens of Kansas that much.”
4. What are the differences between the sports gambling markets in the United States and the European Union?
– Analyzing this can offer insights into regulatory practices and potential future developments.
– Quotes: “The European gambling market is far more mature and developed,” and “Because it’s been legal longer across the sea, it’s a good place to look for predictions and solutions.”
5. What role do celebrities and athletes play in promoting sports gambling?
– This topic is intriguing as it examines the influence of public figures on gambling behavior.
– Quotes: “Perhaps having all these celebrities pushing it so hard during broadcasts isn’t a great thing,” and “No wonder it’s so prevalent, we have celebrities pushing it wherever you turn.”
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Great choice! Let’s dive into the differences between the sports gambling markets in the United States and the European Union. I’ll start by thinking aloud as a writer beginning to explore this topic.
First, I ask myself, what specific aspects of the sports gambling markets in the US and EU should I focus on? Hmm, I might consider looking into regulatory practices, market maturity, and cultural attitudes towards gambling. Each of these areas can provide insight into how these markets function and differ.
Next, I ponder, how have historical developments shaped these markets? The US recently legalized sports gambling, while the EU has a longer history with it. This could affect how established and regulated the markets are in each region. Maybe I should also explore how cultural differences impact gambling habits and regulations.
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