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Re:Woman earning $750 a week gambles $3.7M by aeternum on Wednesday April 07, 2021 @07:25PM (#26732954)
In some ways, combat sports might be worse. Athletes are gambling with their bodies in return for potential monetary reward, and most don't even make it into the big leagues.

With casinos, at least they only lose money and are unlikely to have to live with lifelong injuries.

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Re:Woman earning $750 a week gambles $3.7M by akudha on Thursday April 08, 2021 @08:37AM (#26737938)
You’re missing the point. Athletes are gambling with their health, yes. But they have a 50-50 chance of winning or losing. Casinos are not 50-50. They are rigged against their customers.

I wouldn’t have a problem with gambling if the odds are even.

Also, combat sports are not addictive, gambling is.

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