Howie Mandel Reveals How Big Gambling Cashes In on Addiction

Howie Mandel appeared on the interview series In Depth with Graham Bensinger in January 2026 and revealed the shocking amount of money video slot machines generate for the gambling industry.

But behind those massive profits is an important question: How much money are everyday players losing? And how much does Big Gambling depend on the addictive nature of these so-called “games” to keep people coming back?

This eye-opening clip highlights the enormous financial power behind the gambling industry — and the real human cost that is too often ignored.