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Sure but the point it is didn't help, likewise gambling is illegal in a lot of places and those places tend to have more of a problem with it because addicts can't get help.
Treating game addiction generally involves people learning to recognize and respond to behavior cycles, just like with other addictions. We should take these things seriously and teach kids how to recognize and escape manipulative cycles, a lesson which would be useful their whole life in every walk of life.
I agree that it is important that addicts need help. But having unrestricted gambling is not that. Its why even in countries that allow gambling, it is highly restricted. Were moving in a circle now. Maybe we need to agree to disagree here.
That is a good point, I guess I might accept there should be carefully considered regulation in certain well defined situations - I already agree money or brought currencies shouldn't be allowed which will limit real world damage but I don't really see where it is needed beyond this.
I can live with that. I agree with you there. Have a great day! :)