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		enceladus06 14 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: We haven't seen the worst of what gambling and pre... 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.

willturman 14 days 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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