Thing I'd like to see in 2018: Less casual use of "degenerate" when referring to sports bettors, especially from inside the industry.
I'm aware *some* gamblers are degenerate ("problem") gamblers. That's a far cry from your contention that *all* gambling is degenerate.
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Actually, my statement is that the act of gambling is degenerate in general. I listed some exceptions, such as advantage gambling, or min-bets for interest on an event. However, pretty much every bet at a roulette table? People seeking a dopamine hit.
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Again, you're question begging. You define "degenerate" as "any wagering for pleasure". But you haven't established that seeking a dopamine hit is, in and of itself, "degenerate".
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