Technology has fueled a sports betting boom and a spike in problem gambling, addiction therapist warns::There’s been a surge of young problem gamblers since sports betting was legalized. An addiction therapist warns AI-powered sports betting has spurred a public health emergency.

  • TrainsAreCool@lemmy.oneEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Some sports broadcasts literally tell you the betting odds during the broadcast now, it’s kind of disgusting.

    • SuperSynthia@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 years ago

      So in practice I believe a person should be allowed to gamble within reason. That being said the gambling business seems built on exploiting the end user and enabling/proliferating addiction.

      I’m hoping it settles down like legal weed did. It will always have the client base but the newness will wear off hopefully.

      • jqubed@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 years ago

        Shocking: industry that sells addictive product engages in behavior to increase addiction to product

        • Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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          2 years ago

          Maybe this experience will teach us a lesson that will be passed on throughout history so that something similar can be avoided in the future?