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Campaign for Fairer Gambling Asks New Jersey to Ban Microbets
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has released a new paper on microbetting, warning that this rapidly growing form of entertainment is exposing players to increased risks of harm. According to the paper’s authors, the fast-paced nature of microbets turns sports betting into slot machine-style wagering. Critics Say Microbetting Turns Sports Betting into Slots-Like Gaming
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Campaign for Fairer Gambling Asks New Jersey to Ban Microbets
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has released a new paper on microbetting, warning that this rapidly growing form of entertainment is exposing players to increased risks of harm. According to the paper’s authors, the fast-paced nature of microbets turns sports betting into slot machine-style wagering. Critics Say Microbetting Turns Sports Betting into Slots-Like Gaming
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