[left-struck]

This really resonated with me because at first glance I feel that these gambling apps have almost no effect on me because I don’t gamble, but the fact that they can so effectively lure people you love who are less cynical, that’s rough.

[al_borland]

The free money up front is bad too. They are acting like drug dealers… the first hit is free. He never would have tried it without that “free” money.

[hx8]

If the person wins their first bet they are very likely to let their winnings ride until it is lost.

If the person loses their first bet, and it's against another player, then not only have they potentially hooked in a new player but they also rewarded an active user.

If the person loses their first bet and it's against the house then they just attracted a potential new player while paying $0.