On other hand I might find odds kinda interesting point to discuss. Not as specific odds, but in general. As that is purest number that could actually help in predicting the game. So maybe it should be okay to mention range of odds, just not where those odds come from.
> The four schools partnered with PointsBet and Caesars have agreements that go beyond ads in stadiums and on broadcasts. A campus-wide email campaign from Caesars targeted anyone on LSU Athletics’ email list, offering free bets for an initial wager
Cigarettes are cool, kiddos!
Politicians actively broadening access to these sorts of services should be (journalistically) investigated for bribery and/or their own gambling addiction. It is so blatantly anti-social so as to be indefensible.
This is a purely cultural adaptation — especially in the U.S.
People said the exact same thing about interracial & homosexual couples in the 60's.
Gambling isn't inherently bad, it was just banned throughout the U.S. and, like marijuana, was constantly presented as bad.
As a recovering addict, learning to deal with the advertisements is just a part of recovering. The world doesn't cater to meet the needs of the few who struggle with any vice.
Not sure if this is a false equivalence or strawman fallacy. Maybe both?
Somethings really are dangerous and should be regulated.
I can't imagine how difficult it must be for somebody with a gambling addiction. I also can't help but think what kids think about gambling if its thrown at them constantly.
Gambling for me is analogous to marijuana smoke. It's stinky, and I don't really want it in public, but I don't mind if you do it behind closed doors. I just don't want to see it constantly.