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ER visits for gambling disorders doubled after expanded online gambling market

164 points · 157 comments · geox

  1. tt24 · · focus · HN ↗
    Let me guess - because some people are unable to consume this form of entertainment responsibly, we have to make it illegal for everyone?

    Makes sense. While we’re at it let’s kick the war on drugs back into high gear, reinstate prohibition, and make other higher risk behavior illegal.

    1. bryanlarsen · · focus · HN ↗
      Because there is a significant amount of externalized costs we should increase the impedance: taxes, banning/regulating advertising, cooling off periods, limits, et cetera.
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