# A “Free” Casino Game Cost A Man Hundreds of Thousands… We Spoke to the Researcher Who Exposed It

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Podcast: [ODAAT Gambling Awareness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/odaat-gambling-awareness-7028015)
Published: 2026-03-26T00:00:19+00:00
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## Resource

We dive into the ways that big tech and big gamble are leveraging technology to maximize profit. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY Report link: https://www.techtransparencyproject.org/articles/how-facebook-profits-from-predatory-casino-games Katie Paul is the Director of the Tech Transparency Project (TTP), an information and research hub for journalists, academics, policymakers, and members of the public interested in exploring the influence of the major technology platforms on politics, policy, and our lives. TTP is a research initiative of Campaign for Accountability (CfA), a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog organization that uses research, litigation, and aggressive communications to expose misconduct and malfeasance in public life. More info here: https://www.techtransparencyproject.org/about-us Someone lost over $200,000 on a “free-to-play” casino game on Facebook… and they never even had a chance to win money back. In this episode, I sit down with Katie Paul from the Tech Transparency Project to break down how social media platforms are quietly enabling gambling-like behavior through unregulated games, targeted ads, and addictive algorithms. We talk about: How “free-to-play” casino games actually make money Why these games can be just as addictive as real gambling How platforms like Facebook profit from user losses The disturbing reality of ads being approved for teens Why there’s almost no accountability in this space If you’ve ever thought social casino games were harmless… this conversation will change your perspective. This is bigger than gambling. This is about how technology is designed to keep you hooked. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 👀 Do you have a gambling addiction? Watch this to find ou…

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