Wizard_of_Rozz t1_j6mv8n5 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:38 PM

Reply to comment by password-is-taco1 in In-person sports betting begins Tuesday in Massachusetts by _Hack_The_Planet_

I grew up hearing horror stories about a relative losing a fortune to gambling. It’s that one vice that can outspend any other. Check out Terrance Watanabe’s story for example. I personally believe gambling should be regulated and legal. It’s a tax on folks that fall into the trap. It’s not anything to be celebrated.

password-is-taco1 t1_j6pbqul wrote on January 31, 2023 at 11:03 PM

Sure some people will become addicted and lose a ton of money gambling, but the vast majority will not and just gamble small amounts of money for fun. Pretty similar to drinking in that regard, some people are alcoholics but the majority will just drink socially in relatively healthy amounts. Like all vices, it’s about moderation