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Re:American capitalism has taken an apocalyptic turn by satvikpendem on Thursday June 04, 2026 @12:43AM (#48393968)
Wealth is a positive not zero sum game. It is not transferred except in the most literal cases like lotteries and casinos.
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Re:American capitalism has taken an apocalyptic turn by WalterBright on Thursday June 04, 2026 @12:52AM (#48394041)
Gambling is not a transference. The gambler is buying a chance to win money. It's an equal value for equal value.

Zero sum are things like taxes, where the government just takes it, or robberies.

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Re:American capitalism has taken an apocalyptic turn by satvikpendem on Thursday June 04, 2026 @01:03AM (#48394142)
In casinos you transfer your money to the eventual winner, a 1:1 transfer minus the house's cut.
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