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Why aren't sports betting ads regulated like cigarette ads?

Commenters suggest political and financial interests protect betting industry

4 Sep 10 10:20 AM · 13d ago · 16 comments · 1 source · development 4 of 6

Responses propose that powerful figures with ownership stakes in betting platforms—including mentions of Peter Thiel, Eric and Don Jr—have political influence preventing regulation. Others suggest legislators lack motivation to restrict gambling since they don't face constituent pressure the way they did with tobacco.

“Peter Thiel owns Polymarket and Eric and Don Jr own Kalshi. This is why they are allowed.”

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gunnyjkj.bsky.social Bluesky user who posed the questionPeter ThielPeter Thiel Alleged owner of PolymarketEric and Don Jr. Alleged owners of Kalshi

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