Our phones are now casinos. Was that a good idea? | BBC Global

According to the NCAA, 67% of students on college campuses are bettors — and 6% of students who bet have lost more than $500 in a single day.   This week, Katty Kay talks to author Michael Lewis about why he thinks people aren't paying enough attention to the risks of sports betting — and what we all can do about it. 00:00 — Introduction 01:54 — The Rise of Sports Betting 3:36 — Are These Fears Overblown? 5:58 — Understanding Gambling’s Gender Divide 7:20 — Young People and Sports Betting 8:43 — Betting’s Risks and Impact 10:50 — Michael’s Solutions   You’re watching “New Normal with Katty Kay” — each week we’ll bring you a discussion with an expert guest about the ways our world is changing and how our lives are changing along with it. You can access episodes early and explore our archive on BBC.com. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_global?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #sports #betting