Why is it that alcohol ads are everywhere and they are easily bought in stores nationwide with only a warning of only drinking moderately and yet gambling is not allowed to be the same?
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Why can't we just do the same with gambling? Alcohol consumption is extremely risky not only to the person consuming it but to the people around him. There have been so many cases of crimes due to alcohol consumption. Many people's health destroyed. So what makes it ok for alcohol ads to continue in public but not gambling?
Not everyone enjoys the taste of alcohol, and minors can't easily buy it from stores due to age restrictions. In contrast, online casinos often have no way of knowing a user's age unless they enforce KYC during registration.
While both alcohol and gambling can have negative effects, alcohol is more socially accepted, often advertised, and typically consumed in moderation. Gambling, on the other hand, is highly addictive and tends to lead to more severe financial problems.
For example, I haven't seen
or heard someone
from news or even near in my area that take their own life just because they drink frequently, even though it's clear some use alcohol to cope with personal struggles. But with gambling addiction, financial ruin often follows, and sadly, many have taken their lives because of it.
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