This presentation examines how betting platforms are transforming everyday thoughts, decisions, and events into potential gambling opportunities, effectively gamblifying the experience of ordinary life. By allowing wagers on everything from the weather to entertainment outcomes, elections, personal milestones, and virtually anything else imaginable, these platforms blur the line between observation and participation, converting our natural curiosities into bettable events. We will delve into the psychological, financial, and social consequences of newer betting platforms and propose strategies to mitigate their associated harms. Attendees will be equipped with an understanding of these betting platforms and gain insights into their potential influence.
