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James Lavish discusses the rise of gambling in America as a response to economic struggles and the implications for the future of the economy.

📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain 🔑 Learn about our self-custody services: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=fountain In episode #115 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, James Lavish (Hedge Fund Manager & author of The Informationist) joins the Bitcoin Way podcast to unpack why Americans spent $109 billion on lottery tickets in 2025 - more than concerts, books, and movies combined. He explains how the explosion in gambling is a symptom of a K-shaped economy, what former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson’s "break the glass" warning really means for the bond market, stagflation risks and why owning hard assets has never mattered more. You can follow James on X at https://x.com/jameslavish , subscribe to his newsletter ‘The Informationist at https://jameslavish.com . ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Guest Introduction 01:10 The Rise of Gambling in a Struggling…

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Host: The Bitcoin Way

Guest: James Lavish

Topics covered

• gambling
• economy
• financial management
• hard assets
• Federal Reserve
• stagflation
• U.S. Treasuries

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Organizations: The Informationist

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