Dominique Armani Jones, also known as rapper Lil Baby, is 30. He’s been in the music industry since 2017, when he released his first mixtape, Perfect Timing. Since that time, Jones has accumulated a Net Worth of roughly $8 million. Recently, he opened up about how he lost $8-9 million gambling in just one day. Lil Baby went on Lil Yacthy’s A Safe Place podcast and said that he’s given up gambling as a whole after what he lost.
Luckily, Lil Baby had some resources on his side that were able to help him. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is run by CEO Michael Rubin. He is friendly with Lil Baby and Rubin gives him the help he needs to overcome his gambling addiction. Lil Baby had Rubin write a letter to every casino to ban him from gambling. An easy solution for the rapper to quit. Jones claims that he doesn’t gamble anymore. He wouldn’t have been able to do this without the help of Michael Rubin.
How does being banned from a casino work?
Most regulated casinos in the United States offer a self-exclusion list. This allows players to control their gambling habits by voluntarily removing themselves for some time. It can range from months to years, and even a lifetime ban. Self-exclusion lists are becoming even more accessible in the United States, especially in New Jersey. The state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) recently launched a 24/7 online application for the self-exclusion list. This is an easier way for bettors to ban themselves rather than meeting with a state official. It’s just one of the many ways the US has tried to attack gambling addictions.
Sports betting can lead to a gambling addiction
Earlier, we mentioned the case of rapper Lil Baby who had a gambling addiction. He was hooked on casino games but the industry still affects sports bettors as well. The rapid growth of sports betting since 2018 has fueled concerns for gambling adductions across the United States. Sports wagering is available in 38 states. It will be 39 once Missouri is fully legalized. Gambling addictions can be a problem for any age group. It’s no longer the person who spends their entire day at the slot machines. In 2024, bettors have access to a casino and sportsbooks at the touch of a button. Gambling addictions are starting to impact the younger demographic. Sportsbooks around the country are working together to help promote responsible gambling for all ages.
