Here in mainland Europe, it's hard to find a street in a city that doesn't have (fantasy) sports gambling establishments. The demographics here are mostly working-class immigrants, some unemployed people too. Pacifying the masses, I suppose.
A few articles for further reading:
https://restofworld.org/2022/fantasy-sports-apps-are-driving... https://www.dw.com/en/india-addicted-to-online-betting-and-f... https://restofworld.org/2024/philippines-gcash-online-gambli...
- 90 cinemas
- 693 hospitals
- 4500 schools
- 13,000 betting shops
- 18,000 churches
lwo32k•9mo ago
halJordan•9mo ago