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Comment by enceladus06

1 day ago

Why is this such a big deal?

I don't get why people make such a big deal betting on sports; if you want to waste your money go for it.

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willturman  1 day ago

Because there are societal costs to poverty, regardless of how people arrive there. Gambling can be as addictive and personally and societally destructive as any drug.

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