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brewens

(15,359 posts)
Sun Sep 22, 2024, 11:03 AM Sep 22

I hate gambling being advertised on big-time sports. I liked that it wasn't for March Madness at least. It was like a

nice break.

Now I see a scroll for gambling addiction at the bottom of the screen. JFC! Remember the advertisement for a prescription that alleviated constipation from opioid use? That's what it reminds me of. Congratsufuckinglations for creating more disease and coming up with the treatment.

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I hate gambling being advertised on big-time sports. I liked that it wasn't for March Madness at least. It was like a (Original Post) brewens Sep 22 OP
Agree! geojazz Sep 22 #1
It also bothers me that announcers are promoting it. everyonematters Sep 22 #2

everyonematters

(3,555 posts)
2. It also bothers me that announcers are promoting it.
Sun Sep 22, 2024, 11:16 AM
Sep 22

In my view, this can be much more harmful to our society than porn.

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