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The Inherently Predatory Nature of Commercial and Social Gambling

By March 20, 2026September 11th, 2026No Comments

Recently, Baltimore sued DraftKings and FanDuel over their targeting of problem gamblers. Emily Washburn, Issues Analyst for the Daily Citizen at Focus on the Family, joins us to shed light on this disturbing trend harming people, families, and their futures due to the addiction trap and the ongoing targeting using big data.

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The Inherently Predatory Nature of Commercial and Social Gambling

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Baltimore Sues FanDuel, DraftKings for Targeting Problem Gamblers

Carrie Abbott

Carrie Abbott

For 36 years, Carrie Abbott has been helping people talk about relationships and sexuality with clarity, conviction, and grace. A national speaker, author, and radio host, she pairs a quick wit and a fast pace with real depth — a combination that has made her one of the country’s most trusted voices on these subjects from a biblical perspective. Carrie has taught audiences across the nation and abroad in venues as varied as state legislatures, churches, universities, medical associations, youth events, conferences, and banquets, on broadcast radio and television, and in several video series. She has hosted a daily radio program since 2011. Her half-hour show, The Carrie Abbott Show, airs on various stations in Washington, California, Utah and Illinois, and her podcast is downloaded in 144 countries. As founder and President of The Legacy Institute, Carrie oversees the research and development of all Legacy resources and initiatives and serves as an advisor to leaders and authors nationwide. For Carrie’s full bio and complete curriculum vitae, visit CarrieAbbott.com/About