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Gambling's increasing prevalence, especially among women and online, raises concerns about addiction, financial losses, and social harm.
🟡 Medium · Statement23 October 2025 · 1,199 words
Gambling, especially online, is increasingly harmful, with calls for ad bans and protections for vul
Calls for gambling reform: ban ads, protect winners, penalise exploitation, and restrict marketing.
“This industry thrives when people lose control. Sadly, its bottom line is other people's rock bottom.”
👎 negative· sceptical🌡️ warm
Members who spoke
Groenewald, Maryka
Topics
gamblingaddictiononline gamblingadvertisingsocial harmreform
· 23 October 2025
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