Gambling debt scandals are cautionary tales, often in the worst way possible. They show how quickly addiction can derail lives and erase fortunes, not to mention break up families and ruin relationships. Whether the person in question is an athlete, executive, lawyer or heir, they all seem to fall into the same pattern where losses compound and desperate attempts to recover the money or conceal its loss usually fail.
Carlson pointed out that companies like DraftKings and FanDuel are profiting significantly, with forecasts indicating a record financial year, leading him to question why people are paying their gambling debts.