What William Costello has said about Sports betting
2 quotes · 1 episode · Sep 19, 2026
William Costello, Irish psychology researcher and Ph.D. student specialising in evolutionary psychology, has been quoted on Sports betting 2 times in 1 episode of Modern Wisdom, most recently on September 19, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Costello cited research from the American Institute for Boys and Men showing that legalising online gambling increases bankruptcy and debt among young men.
“when you legalize online gambling in a specific area bankruptcy among young men goes way up and they go into way more debt”
Modern Wisdom: Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152 (Sep 19, 2026) · Listen from 57:27
Costello cited statistics that around 30% of young men with gambling problems have felt suicidal and around 13% have attempted suicide.
“I think something like 13% have attempted suicide because of this”
Modern Wisdom: Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152 (Sep 19, 2026) · Listen from 57:00
Episodes
Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152Modern Wisdom · Sep 19, 2026 · 1 h 8 min
Chris Williamson and evolutionary psychologist William Costello examine the backlash to Sydney Sweeney's Novig sports betting ad and why women in particular criticise her.
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