You should provide link from reliable source that contain the same context since this image might be from other show that different topics. Changing the context of the i age is the typical social media hacked just create content.
Tried to reverse search the image in google but found nothing. OP says this is from a youtube podcast but does the set up look like a youtube podcast? This seems like a screenshot from an Instagram reel since there is a logo on the right side. Please link where you are finding these news because while this kind of story is not so unbelievable, still we should be honest and transparent.
Assuming this is true. I can’t imagine someone will be addicted on aviator game since it’s just a simple crash game that makes me bored when play for a long time. I can’t determine until now why someone enjoy on playing a simple game that just wait for crash.
Anyone can be addicted to anything as long as gambling and money is involved. It is hard to really understand someone until we are in their shoes.