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How would you feel if we just banned advertising it?

Im all for people like you having the right to make a choice, but the way its advertised rubs me the wrong way.

Kids are encouraged to watch the games which is a bit of a family event. Then during those games, ads are just everywhere for betting. Then theres a "18+ only" fine print.

We banned cigarette advertisements during sports and I would say we are better for it, but I wouldn't call to ban smoking.



Also it could do with some regulation banning people who win to much shouldn’t be allowed


Well we could just limit the _amount_ people gamble instead (say $1000 per year).

I have no idea if this is feasible.




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