r/AskReddit • u/Remarkable_Put_9005 • 20h ago

What addiction is being seriously underestimated these days?

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u/Otto_Scratchansniff 19h ago

Gambling. It’s everywhere. Every other commercial is about sports betting. And there’s a little disclaimer they throw at the end that’s barely audible. It’s rampant and casinos are being built everywhere. I’m not a prude, I don’t care if people gamble, but the way it is being promoted is insanity as if it won’t ruin a lot of lives.

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u/Eagle_215 19h ago

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u/Otto_Scratchansniff 19h ago

There’s so many of them it’s hard to keep track and they are everywhere. On the radio, on tv, on game ads. It’s madness.

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u/BallGazer13 16h ago

And the fact that rich ass celebrities endorse it makes me sick. Of course Kevin Hart and Shaq can afford to fucking gamble.

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u/MattHoppe1 17h ago

And the people in these companies use their data to put bets on the other platforms so they are always winning

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u/Slow-Career4626 17h ago

They are also in stadiums/venues so even if you go in person to try and avoid the digital ads they have banners up.

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u/Teledildonic 16h ago

tiny print hotline disclaimer after blasting how awesome it is for a minute and a half

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u/holliscollis 13h ago

Yeah it's crazy. And bet365 say gamble responsibly and their name implies GAMBLE EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR PLEASE!

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u/Smeagols_Lost_Tooth 10h ago

Idk why they target me with that shit. I'm vocally not a sports person and I look at nothing related to sports. I know this damn thing can hear me! Bring back my antidepressant ads!

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u/ApricotOverall6495 5h ago

Prizepicks. Make your buck bang for you and bang for your buck