Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

Wizard_of_Rozz t1_j6imcb3 wrote

Just another tax on stupid

7

charons-voyage t1_j6jy9v6 wrote

Yep same thing with alcohol and nicotine…but who am I to tell someone how to live their lives lol

7

password-is-taco1 t1_j6mj3uu wrote

Really judgmental here. A lot of people bet on games just for fun knowing the odds aren’t in their favor. Betting $10 on a three hour game gives the user much more value/enjoyment rather than the lottery or scratchers which are done in a couple seconds

2

Wizard_of_Rozz t1_j6ml68b wrote

Sorry, you’re right, that’s brilliant analysis. You guys are doing a great job entertaining yourselves.

−1

password-is-taco1 t1_j6mmtcr wrote

Dude don’t need the sarcasm, calling anyone who bets on sports stupid is pretty idiotic in its own right

3

Wizard_of_Rozz t1_j6ms358 wrote

I love that people aren’t satisfied with being able to bet but also need the approval of random internet commentators. GOOD JOB BETToRS! Sweet moves!

0

password-is-taco1 t1_j6mt6du wrote

Trust me, i really don’t care what you think. I just made a counter argument to what you said because I disagreed with it. If I knew you would just refuse to even defend your own view point and just attack me I wouldnt have commented in the first place

2

Wizard_of_Rozz t1_j6mv8n5 wrote

I grew up hearing horror stories about a relative losing a fortune to gambling. It’s that one vice that can outspend any other. Check out Terrance Watanabe’s story for example. I personally believe gambling should be regulated and legal. It’s a tax on folks that fall into the trap. It’s not anything to be celebrated.

1

password-is-taco1 t1_j6pbqul wrote

Sure some people will become addicted and lose a ton of money gambling, but the vast majority will not and just gamble small amounts of money for fun. Pretty similar to drinking in that regard, some people are alcoholics but the majority will just drink socially in relatively healthy amounts. Like all vices, it’s about moderation

1

mkv t1_j6iymrz wrote

Anyone who makes a sport wager is stupid? Are you talking about longshot parlays?

0

philpaschall t1_j6j3zqa wrote

Anyone making a sports wager to make money is stupid. Doing it for fun is your business.

34

password-is-taco1 t1_j6mj82g wrote

That’s not what the original comment said tho, the majority of people will do it for fun knowing it’s more likely then not you lose money

1