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When Betting Apps Become a Public Health Crisis

The digital transformation of gambling has created unprecedented challenges at the intersection of individual liberty, corporate profit, and population wellbeing. As jurisdictions worldwide liberalize online gambling regulations—with some platforms now even accepting cryptocurrency where Ethereum accepted here represents the ease of access—the ethical obligations of governments, healthcare systems, and the gambling industry itself demand rigorous examination. Online gambling differs fundamentally from its terrestrial predecessor: it operates continuously, targets users through sophisticated …

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