A young man from Pune, Maharashtra, lost 8 million rupees over the past seven years on a betting app in the pursuit of becoming a millionaire. The story of Omkar Raut serves as a warning to countless youths aspiring to get rich quickly through shortcuts.
In fact, Omkar began playing on an online betting app in 2018. Initially, wagering between 100 to 150 rupees to form teams was just a hobby. However, this hobby escalated into an addiction, leading to Omkar's loss of 8 million rupees in seven years.
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The Dream of Wealth - Betting Apps' Allure
The young man operated a hair salon, earning a decent income. The desire to earn more money and the dream of becoming a millionaire in a short time attracted him to betting apps. Now, he finds himself astonished at having lost millions. Omkar reveals that he built large teams to reduce competition and increase the chances of winning.
Invested 8 Million Rupees, Outcome: Zero
There was a period when he risked anywhere between 2,000 to 22,000 rupees at a time on the app. The hope of winning often drove him to wager more, but the result was always zero. In pursuit of earning a crore, he lost a total of 8 million rupees, including his savings and loans.
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Omkar's mental state had deteriorated to such an extent that he considered suicide multiple times, but he has since emerged from this depression. He now uses his experience to warn other youths.
Immediate Ban on Betting Apps Required
Omkar has appealed to the government to immediately ban online betting apps, as they are leading the youth towards ruin. He states that these apps are the digital incarnation of gambling, where millions of young people lose their hard-earned money. Omkar's story serves as a cautionary tale for all who consider these apps as mere games and fall prey to them.
