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Gambling offers increase betting and harm
Hacker News·
New research indicates that bombarding individuals with betting and gambling offers significantly escalates both the frequency of betting and the overall harm associated with gambling. This aggressive marketing approach appears to exploit vulnerabilities, leading to increased engagement and potentially exacerbating addiction and financial distress for susceptible individuals. The findings highlight the ethical concerns surrounding the marketing practices of the gambling industry and suggest a need for stricter regulations to protect consumers from undue influence and potential harm. This underscores the societal impact of pervasive promotional strategies in the betting sector.
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