After bankruptcy, he was banned from sports betting sites. Then he found Kalshi
After bankruptcy, he was banned from sports betting sites. Then he discovered Kalshi October 2, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on All Things Considered Bobby Allyn After bankruptcy, he was banned from sports betting sites. "I could have ten drinks one night and then be fine with not drinking again for a year," said Thomas, 35, who asked to be identified by his middle name fearing his problem gambling history could affect his career.
- ▪After bankruptcy, he was banned from sports betting sites.
- ▪Then he discovered Kalshi October 2, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on All Things Considered Bobby Allyn After bankruptcy, he was banned from sports betting sites.
- ▪"I could have ten drinks one night and then be fine with not drinking again for a year," said Thomas, 35, who asked to be identified by his middle name fearing his problem gambling history could affect his career.
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After bankruptcy, he was banned from sports betting sites. Then he discovered Kalshi October 2, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on All Things Considered Bobby Allyn After bankruptcy, he was banned from sports betting sites. Then he discovered Kalshi Listen · 3:44 3:44 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5981420/nx-s1-9950414" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript Nicholas Teodoro for NPR During the pandemic, Thomas thought he would give DraftKings and FanDuel a try. Before long, he formed a habit.
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