Interview Subjects - Youth Sports Betting & Social Media Influencers

Seeking voices! Hi all — I hope it's okay to post here. I'm a journalism student at Northeastern University working on a news investigation for Commonwealth Beacon, a nonprofit Massachusetts news outlet. I'm researching how sports betting companies use social media influencers to market to young people, and I'm looking for people willing to share their experiences for the story. I'd especially love to hear from anyone who: Started gambling before age 18 Felt influenced to bet by social media content, influencers, or online ads Has a story about the impact sports betting had on their life as a young person Your participation is completely voluntary, you can remain anonymous, and I'll provide a consent form before any recorded or on-record conversation. This is for a published news article, so I want to be upfront about that. If you're open to talking — or just want to learn more before deciding — please send me a message or comment below. No pressure at all. Thank you so much. I know this can be a hard topic to talk about, and I really appreciate anyone willing to share.