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enceladus06yesterday at 9:53 PM1 replyview on HN

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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willturmanyesterday at 10:01 PM

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.