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Re:Bombarding gamblers with offers greatly increases betting... by fn-mote on Thursday March 19, 2026 @08:41PM (#47448695)
People in Gambler’s Anonymous (GA) would definitely disagree with this characterization.

The same way sober alcoholics would disagree with a similar statement about alcohol addiction.

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Re:Bombarding gamblers with offers greatly increases betting... by kelseyfrog on Thursday March 19, 2026 @08:43PM (#47448718)
Please correct me! Gaps in my understanding are opportunities to learn something new.

I'd like to know the difference between the characterization of being "powerless over alcohol" for example and not having the capacity of choice.

1. https://www.aa.org/the-twelve-steps

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