Click Bet: From Jackpot to Ruin | Hooked on High Stakes

Online sports betting has exploded into a multi-billion euro industry, but behind the glitz and glamour lies a darker reality. Once confined to betting shops, the rise of the internet and relaxed EU regulations have transformed sports betting into an unregulated digital empire. Over the past 20 years, the market has surged by 4000%, growing from €250 million to a staggering €9.8 billion annually. Yet this rapid expansion has come at a devastating cost.

Click Bet: From Jackpot to Ruin
Original Title: Click Bet
Year: 2023
Duration: 56 minutes
Production: Magneto Presse
Director: Linda Bendali
Language: English
Country of Production: France

Click Bet: Europe's Gambling Addiction exposes how powerful multinational betting companies prey on the vulnerable, including teenagers and those already in debt. While gambling is officially banned for minors, betting platforms aggressively target young players through social media, flashy apps, and enticing free offers. Today, half of all online gamblers are under 25, with men forming the majority of this demographic.

Through the story of Raphael—a gambler who lost tens of thousands of euros before being roped into a VIP scheme—this investigation reveals the predatory tactics used by betting companies. Despite hitting a €750,000 jackpot, Raphael found himself unable to withdraw his winnings. Encouraged to keep gambling, he lost the entire sum within 36 hours. His experience mirrors that of countless others who’ve fallen victim to these exploitative practices.

The film explores the wider societal impacts of gambling addiction, which now represents a key public health crisis across Europe. Studies show that gambling costs European countries up to three times more in social consequences than it generates in revenue. Yet, in many regions, betting companies operate with few restrictions, using aggressive marketing, lucrative sponsorship deals, and loyalty schemes to lure players.

Through harrowing personal accounts and hard-hitting investigative journalism, Click Bet: Europe's Gambling Addiction
reveals the true cost of Europe’s unregulated betting industry. It’s a call to action for tighter controls, greater accountability, and a renewed focus on protecting those most at risk.

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