Comment How did this become legalized? No one asked me (Score 2) 81
To me the big problem is not gambling, but LOW FRICTION gambling, where anyone can get themselves into trouble from their phone.
How on Earth did this ill-thought-out legalization happen with no input from voters?
The U.S. went from a nation where legal gambling was only allowed in Nevada and a few, scattered "Riverboats."
Then large casinos on Native American reservations sprung up, but again, only PHYSICAL gambling venues you had to drive to.
After illegal on-line betting exploded, it didn't take long for states to legalize on-line betting with a big TV advertising presence.
IHMO, this happened too fast with no guard-rails, no evaluation period, and no option for review. Where were state regulators looking out for the public good?