Horses of Misfortune

The story of two Moroccan men and how their obsession with betting on horses split their families apart.

Gambling - and particularly sports betting - has taken off around the world. But wagering money or something of value on the outcome of an event is nothing new. The origins of popular modern casino games go back decades if not centuries.

It's hard to quantify exactly what percentage of the gambling industry sports betting makes up - but it has become so popular that governments are reevaluating its legality. In some countries, illegal betting dens are still active - but you can also bet on your phone on the number of corners in a football match, winning margins in cricket, home runs in baseball and the score in the Super Bowl.