[00:03] dropshipping, trading, cryptocurrencies, and many other things you can make money from online. You've probably seen ads for these things, things that could make you a billionaire – you could earn
[00:15] make you a billionaire – you could earn $100,000 in a single day. But at the same time, you $100,000 in a single day. But at the same time, you could end up selling everything you own. Let me tell you what's could end up selling everything you own. Let me tell you what's happening right now.
[00:30] about a topic that's currently spreading very widely in the Arab world. Besides the fact that it's forbidden in our religion, and if Besides the fact that it's forbidden in our religion, and if you do it, society will look down on you. Electronic gambling is prohibited, yes, and it's currently being promoted throughout the
[00:46] Arab world. Even worse, it's being promoted by well-known Arab streamers and YouTubers with huge followings, many of whom are children. It's
[00:58] spreading even more widely in the Arab world. So how did gambling even begin? May God and
[01:12] did the idea of ​​gambling even start? In the past, if you wanted to gamble, it wasn't easy at all.  Gambling requires a legal age to enter and play, and it must take place in specific locations like casinos and other private venues or gatherings. It also requires facing societal stigma, as gamblers were once
[01:28] viewed negatively, as if they were failures, reckless, or dependent on others. These restrictions limited the concept of gambling, confining it to certain segments of society. However, with the development of
[01:40] life and technology, all these restrictions have become meaningless. Electronic gambling and how we arrived at it began with simple games that started to become dangerously addictive in the 1970s when the first game, called Pong, was invented. People were amazed by it. Imagine a game like table tennis, but this
[01:57] game opened up a new world and a new wave of success. The game started generating millions in profits, followed by other games like Super Mario and others. This is when people started betting
[02:09] on the outcomes of these games as a form of challenge. Betting on electronic sports began in the 1970s. The internet became accessible to everyone, and literally everything changed. People started betting on anything and everything, including virtual games like Street Fighter and Tekken.  Betting used to be simple,
[02:27] like the loser paying the other person their money. But things didn't stop there. The internet opened the door things didn't stop there. The internet opened the door for dedicated betting sites, and betting itself transformed into a huge industry, exploiting unsuspecting people. What happened next? Over time,
[02:41] online gambling began to take on new forms. classic gambling games like poker, roulette, and blackjack. Everything became a click away
[02:56] from your phone or computer. Even esports became a matter of millions of dollars. Games like CS:GO and DOODLES 2 were bet on players or teams. You could even bet on football matches, like the Jordanian or
[03:13] Saudi national teams. If the Jordanian team won and you had bet on them, you'd receive double your bet, or even more. And with the advancements we're currently experiencing, you no longer need to use Visa or bank cards. Now you can use cryptocurrencies, and many websites now
[03:29] allow the use of Bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies have opened the door for more people to engage in online gambling. The targeting began in Europe and America before
[03:41] reaching Arab countries. Initially, it was limited to individuals, but now it's promoted on social media by YouTubers, Arab streamers, and other well-known figures. So why is
[03:53] online gambling dangerous? It's the same as regular gambling, but easier to do. You have your phone in your hand; you can gamble whenever you want. The addiction is rapid. Once a teenager starts using online gambling, they're addiction is rapid. Once a teenager starts using online gambling, they're ready to become addicted. The process is
[04:07] simple: you deposit money, play, and win the first time. The site then tries to entice you. You play a second time and win again. You think you've figured out the site and its strategies.
[04:19] the site and its strategies. It thinks you're very clever, so you'll be tempted to deposit more money and play. But here's the surprise: you'll lose, and you'll lose what you won too. The addiction you'll develop is that you understand the site's strategy and
[04:33] how you played.  For example, you might be forced to sell your watch or PlayStation, or borrow money and play again, and you'll still lose because you still
[04:45] expect to win, but they'll make you lose. They give you the feeling that you'll win at any moment, and the ads play on your mind, convincing you that quick riches are very close. It doesn't require
[04:57] all the effort; it's easy to access the online world. There's no law preventing you from playing, no law preventing you from playing, no real oversight, and the sites are open 24 hours a day as long as there's internet access. So why is it so widespread in the Arab world now, and why is there no law preventing you
[05:12] from playing, even if you're young and have your phone in your hand 24/7? Laptop, phone, computer—so how do these sites make money? How do they give people this money? These sites profit from you because their business is based on making you lose in the long run, and the site's algorithm is designed to keep you
[05:28] hoping that you'll fall in at any moment. Some people have lost their homes, their families, and their jobs because of addiction to online games. For example, a young man...  A 25- year-old man joined a well-known and popular online gambling site,
[05:40] year-old man joined a well-known and popular online gambling site, eager to win. In his first week, he won $5,000, which encouraged him to increase his betting. After a month, he lost all his winnings his betting. After a month, he lost all his winnings and the extra money, accumulating tens of thousands
[05:54] of dollars in debt. Of course, the money you win is often the money of others who have lost. There was also a 15- year-old who used his parents' credit card to enter the world of gambling and lost
[06:07] $15,000 in just two days. What's happening now is that online gambling is being promoted through online gaming platforms by players. This has been the case for a long time, but what surprised me is its current widespread promotion by well-
[06:26] promote it casually, as if it's normal—" I want to gamble, so it's fine." In short, online gambling exists and you can access it anytime, but it's not just a game or a form of entertainment. but it's not just a game or a form of entertainment. It's a dangerous trap that can ruin your life. If
[06:41] you see an advertisement or website...  If someone tries to convince you that you'll get rich quickly, know that it's a lie or forbidden, and just a way to make you lose money. Protect yourself and your money, and adhere to your religious obligations because it's forbidden in Islam. Shame
[06:53] on those streamers who are promoting this. Focus on building a real future, Focus on building a real future, far removed from all this nonsense. Thank you for following along. far removed from all this nonsense. Thank you for following along. Peace be upon you.