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1. whatever1 · 1789584798 · focus · HN ↗

   All gambling should be state owned. It is a strict societal loss anyway, we can at least soften the overall blow.

   Losses can be redistributed and cover for the externalities of gambling. And we will be able to control the knob on how addictive we make them.

   For profit companies have the target to maximize their profit, so of course they will ramp up any method that can bring in more revenue.

   1. pstuart · 1789585485 · focus · HN ↗

      Pretty much agree. But even then, the state should not be incentivizing its use (looking you, CA lottery and friends).

      Gambling is a drug, and should be recognized as such.

      1. mitxela · 1789603512 · focus · HN ↗

         Social media is also a drug. So is television.

         1. cindyllm · 1789614001 · focus · HN ↗

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