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by AlexandrB 203 days ago
Considering how prominent gambling and gambling advertising is, aren't we creating more poverty and keeping people poor through ads? Advertising seems like it's a net drain on the poor through encouraging consumption people can't afford and pushing a variety of vices.

Edit: "Sorry your husband lost the money you were saving for a house on stake.com, but here's your free Google search."