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Gambling is addictive (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I'm in Ontario Canada so it's extra perverse that the government runs all the gaming and ads

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I don't understand the reasoning of gambling being legal, but advertising it illegal. Advertising isn't the "bad" part.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

One step at a time.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Because it shouldnt be popular, but making it completely illegal is quite invasive.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It is illegal in some states. You should only be able to advertise things that are legal.

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

*shouldt be advertised on TV

[–] [email protected] -5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean, everything that’s better than your average real life can be addictive. Should games not be advertised because some people are addicted? Should phones not be advertised because they have negative implications for your health?

I’m not particularly in favor of gambling ads, but where exactly would you draw the line?

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[–] [email protected] -5 points 1 year ago

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