"Thanks to the rise of sports betting and prediction markets, gambling has turned from an activity sequestered to casinos and scratch tickets into something that practically anybody with an internet connection can dive into headfirst - something that has experts warning of a surge in gambling addiction, especially among young, impressionable minds. Platforms like Polymarket mean that gamblers are no longer limited to betting their hard-earned cash on red or black during a game of roulette or mindlessly pulling the lever of a slot machine - now they can bet on whether Jesus Christ will return before the long-awaited release of the video game "GTA VI," or by what date the United States will strike Iran."
"And now, a new gambling game called Rush Hour CCTV on the crypto casino platform Roobet is taking the phenomenon to an even more ludicrous conclusion. As casino publication Win.gg points out, gamblers there are betting on how many cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, or pedestrians are crossing a specific point within a predetermined time period on a street in live, licensed CCTV footage being streamed from big cities, including Tokyo, Bangkok, New York, and London."
"It may sound banal - and it many ways it is - but instead of relying on traditional random number generator mechanics (RNG) that determine the outcome in slot machines, the new game relies on the real world instead. The game is deceptively simple. Each round kicks off with a simple message: "How many vehicles?" Gamblers can then bet on how many vehicles will cross a point within the next 55 seconds. They can also give a range as an answer, which will give a significantly lower payout than guessing the exact number."
Online sports betting and crypto-based prediction markets have transformed gambling into an activity accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Platforms enable wagers on unconventional future events, expanding beyond casino games to predictions about geopolitical incidents and cultural milestones. A new Roobet game, Rush Hour CCTV, lets players bet on the number of vehicles or pedestrians crossing a live CCTV point, using real-world footage rather than RNG mechanics. Each round asks "How many vehicles?" and allows exact or ranged bets with differing payouts. The rise of these platforms raises concerns about addiction among young people and regulatory gaps across jurisdictions.
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