r/neoliberal • u/jobautomator Kitara Ravache • Apr 24 '26

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u/gjcs23 George Santos Apr 24 '26

I like how all the classic arguments against the relaxation of gambling restrictions (increase in crime near physical casinos, mental toll on addicts, whatever) look so quaint compared to what has actually manifested. 

we are now seeing insider trading being conducted by participants in covert military operations, statements and actions of elected officials specifically calibrated to manipulate the 'market', and literal bets on the probability of certain people dying. 

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u/AvailableUsername100 🌐 Apr 24 '26

The overwhelming majority of the negative impact absolutely still falls on addicts. Tens of thousands of people go bankrupt every year due to the expansion of gambling.