The Final Bet [Russian Edition]: The Hidden Dangers of Gambling Addiction

Where does harmless fun end and a crippling addiction begin?

Millions of people in Russia regularly place sports bets or play in online casinos. Behind the bright, enticing advertisements of bookmakers lies a brutal truth: for many, that first bet is the beginning of a catastrophe. Families fall apart, careers crumble, and people lose their homes-all for a few seconds of adrenaline.

That initial thrill soon gives way to cold dread, as the terrifying realization dawns: the situation is spirali...