Is this an isolated phenomenon or it's just where im from? I see more and more gambling commercials, tv ads, and I see more and more gambling spots all over the streets.
Although gambling industry is no doubt really active here, there is no such thing as more exposures on commercials, ads or even on billboards. Gambling is regulated in our country and no need for such advertisements due to the fact that the society is used to it. Even those unregulated ones are active here.
Maybe there is something going on there lol.
There were casinos before but im talking about places where people take bets usually on soccer and other sports, not a classic casino with the usual casino stuff. I see they are located near high schools too. This could cause a gambling addiction epidemic among the youth, which has a hard time making money these days and feel desperate and end up gambling whatever little they make.
If the casino is legally operated, there should be a restrictions like age limit etc. Most physical casinos
(in your case a sports bettings one) does have KYC's or for just a passerby, there will be show ID proof or something along those lines etc. so for those youth to breached the restriction, they have to face a quiet hassle method. Take note also of the deposit options so I think it can't attract youths.