Around The League Thread | Let the Games Begin

[Slapshot_11]

That's until you look under the hood and realize that he's ceding chances, shots, and high dangers at an alarming rate. Go read through the Utah game reports, they are not fans of his and complain about his lack of mobility.

Would still take him over forbort

 

[timw33]

Would still take him over forbort

At 3.1MM, yeah probably not.

 

[vancityluongo]

But I think some relatively easy changes could be passed via legislation (or via regulation if there were an actually competent regulator) that could help a lot while still allowing sports betting to be legal.

this is probably a good thing, but i had no idea and just learned it this week so sharing in case there are others that didn't know (and i might just be dumb for not knowing):

i deposited $100 into my bet365 account to bet on the canucks to win the cup after the first period against the flames (lmao) - turns out that $100 is considered a cash withdrawal on the mastercard, so it charged a $5 fee + apparently it incurs interest until it's "paid back" - as in when i pay the statement balance.

for how much gambling is talked about, it's insane that there was no specific prompt. obviously the site and the banks are incentivized to quietly not say anything, but that's where legislation absolutely has to step in and protect consumers with better information.

tl;dr - don't use a credit card to deposit funds into a betting account.

 

[Slapshot_11]

At 3.1MM, yeah probably not.

Better than forbort-VD at 3.5 or w.e

 

[bossram]

Sure, but in actuality this just oversimplifies the complex issues surrounding gambling ads.
We can't just overlook the impact it has on vulnerable populations.
It's fine to consider both the balance between economic interests and social responsibility, and keep advocating for a healthier balance

My suggestion was to ban gambling ads during daytime hours and during sports broadcasts.

It's a pretty obvious and simple solution.

 

[WTG]

this is probably a good thing, but i had no idea and just learned it this week so sharing in case there are others that didn't know (and i might just be dumb for not knowing):

i deposited $100 into my bet365 account to bet on the canucks to win the cup after the first period against the flames (lmao) - turns out that $100 is considered a cash withdrawal on the mastercard, so it charged a $5 fee + apparently it incurs interest until it's "paid back" - as in when i pay the statement balance.

for how much gambling is talked about, it's insane that there was no specific prompt. obviously the site and the banks are incentivized to quietly not say anything, but that's where legislation absolutely has to step in and protect consumers with better information.

tl;dr - don't use a credit card to deposit funds into a betting account.

I think Sports gambling should only be done at sports gambling "casinos" make it a bar event or even just the casino. Online where you can just click one button and lose thousands should be banned or there should be HEAVY limits to how much you can bet.

Gambling addiction has gone through the roof and seeing all the adds on every f***ing intermission break must be hell for those who are trying to recover. I don't care how much money it brings in for the league, it's a f***ing cancer.

It is really just milking the fans of the sport into losing all their money. Also, kids are getting exposed to this toxic sludge too now. f***ing disgrace.

EDIT: MB didn't mean to put you specifically on blast. I just hate sports gambling.

 

[bossram]

this is probably a good thing, but i had no idea and just learned it this week so sharing in case there are others that didn't know (and i might just be dumb for not knowing):

i deposited $100 into my bet365 account to bet on the canucks to win the cup after the first period against the flames (lmao) - turns out that $100 is considered a cash withdrawal on the mastercard, so it charged a $5 fee + apparently it incurs interest until it's "paid back" - as in when i pay the statement balance.

for how much gambling is talked about, it's insane that there was no specific prompt. obviously the site and the banks are incentivized to quietly not say anything, but that's where legislation absolutely has to step in and protect consumers with better information.

tl;dr - don't use a credit card to deposit funds into a betting account.

Most of the books have an interac e-transfer option to deposit, which is more reasonable and you can avoid that kind of BS.

This thing seems more scummy on the credit card's part though. Visa/MC treat the deposits at cash advances, rather than a purchase, so they charge more in fees and interest.

But yes, there needs to be more consumer protection. From what I know of the regulated market in Ontario, the regulator (AGCO), does absolutely nothing. The books operate pretty much the same as when it was unregulated/illegal.

 

[EpochLink]

North American pro sports is cooked

https://x.com/i/web/status/1847314666185523300

I don't think there's any possible way to put the genie back in the bottle at this point

If that's the case, bring back cigarette advertising: