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Is there a gambling epidemic in the USA right now?
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Of course. Gambling is a hallmark of civilizations in decline.
The Polymarket thing is a bit different though. It's built on a foundation of saps hoping to strike it big, but it promarily benefits insiders, who are turning their knowledge into financial windfalls.
Just another of the privileges afforded the wealthy and empowered few.