Why “Gambling” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
I was addicted to hard drugs. When in therapy I've met people there for gambling addiction. The takeout lesson was that for some people it is basically the same as stimulants. T…
by UpsideDownRide · Oct 23, 2026
Is it worth the $100+ a month? There may be alternate sources for curling streams where you don't have to pay to be bombarded. I was on the fence about ditching cable when all I…
by tomega2134 · Oct 23, 2026
Widespread gambling is negative sum.
by lokar · Oct 23, 2026
I tolerate it more than all other gambling thats allowed in my jurisdiction because it's at least a little bit rate limited (only 3 draws a week), involves a bit more friction (…
by ikr678 · Oct 23, 2026
> Okay, here he is doing just that. Didn't watch it, tries to weigh in on it for clout. His own comment section is not having it. I wouldn't watch Series 4 & 5 of The Boys if I…
by IslandRebel · Oct 22, 2026
Lottery tickets at least avoid the worst aspects of the real time feedback that things like slot machines can give. Though scratchoffs certainly get closer. I do hold out some h…
by jerf · Oct 22, 2026
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Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "gambling" over time.
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Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "gambling" over time.
Gambling is the wagering of something of value on a random event with the intent of winning something else of value, where instances of strategy are discounted. Gambling thus requires three elements to be present: consideration, risk (chance), and a prize. The outcome of the wager is often immediate, such as a single roll of dice, a spin of a roulette wheel, or a horse crossing the finish line, but longer time frames are also common, allowing wagers on the outcome of a future sports contest or even an entire sports season. Read more on Wikipedia