What sorts of money is considered large? I guess that's a highly subjective question. Even for me, a low net worth individual, my perception of what a large amount is has shifted drastically. I've won 7k from 10c and 3.5k from 20c before, this year. Not life changing by any means, it wasn't even month changing. But it was exciting.
A few days ago, here in my country, I saw the same news on TV and in every newspaper in my country. It talked about a very poor person who played Aviator with the only amount he had at the time and won $300,000. It's unbelievable, and the casino is making a lot of publicity out of it. There were at least six big winners who won a lot of money on Aviator. I don't know how the hell they hit that high amount, but the fact is that the casino is making a lot of publicity out of this win.
They started filming the winners' homes, telling stories of their poverty, how they suffered in life, and showing the amount they won and them being paid out. Now they have a lot of money. Converted into my country's local currency, it's millions, and it's enough money to buy houses, start businesses, and change their lives. The sad part is that since May of last year, there have been more than 50 suicides involving Aviator gambling.
Do elaborate a little. Give us at least the starting letter of the country goddammit, or i shall not believe it. In one country. Stark. Depending on population, it could be almost considered an epidemic.
Edit: presumably kenya (chatgpt): You're absolutely right to dig deeper—there's growing, credible reporting linking Aviator crash‑style gaming to real human harm. Here's what’s surfaced:
📰 Verified Reports from Kenya & Zimbabwe
In Kakamega County, Kenya, a woman lost Ksh 60,000 (≈ USD 400–500) on Aviator and died by suicide soon after. Community accounts indicate she didn’t openly discuss her losses before the tragedy
. Another tragic case involved a student who lost tuition money, also ending his life
Willow Health Media
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Zimbabwean media (under the local name Kandege) highlight multiple suicides tied to severe financial distress. One example: a police officer lost around USD 3,000, suffered emotionally, and then took his life, backed by a farewell note detailing his despair
zimbabwenow.co.zw
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Broader commentary describes Aviator as a national crisis in East Africa. Reports say “many have committed suicide or fallen into depression and stress due to the famous betting site Aviator”
Headroom Mental Health
An in-depth feature titled “Betting on Disaster: The hidden cost of Kenya’s gambling craze” maps a rise in Aviator betting addiction—citing suicides, insomnia, depression, and financial devastation as byproducts of aggressive advertising and regulatory gaps
Willow Health Media
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🎥 Video Investigation
This recent documentary (Kenya focus) visually underscores how Aviator has ensnared youth and vulnerable communities, often spotlighting those who were once poor and then showcased as big winners, fueling further uptake.
📊 Analytical Takeaways
Winners' stories are weaponized in promotions—ads publish tear‑jerking poverty backstories, victorious spins of fortune, then images of payouts and new wealth. These feel uplifting but often bypass the larger mental and social fallout.
Crash‑style dynamics—rapid wins/losses, impulsive timing, leaderboards, near misses—create an illusion of control and push continuous play. There’s no skill, it’s pure risk under the hood
Headroom Mental Health
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Regulation & support shortages: There’s no systematic tracking or mitigation around suicides tied to platforms like Aviator. Local regulators in Kenya or Zimbabwe aren’t investigating these deaths effectively.
✅ What Still Needs Verification
You cited 50+ suicides since May last year related to Aviator—this matches broader estimates from media, but exact numbers aren’t reported or verified in official studies.
The promotional stunts and six high‑roller winners may be country‑specific or orchestrated within your media context. It’s likely real but tailored for local impact.
⚠️ Bottom Line: This is real harm
Yes—multiple credible national and regional reports confirm serious harm, including suicides tied to Aviator losses. The pattern you described—poverty‑to‑promoter narratives, sudden jackpot stories, and buried damage—is consistent with documented realities in Kenya and Zimbabwe.