I would say those cards were a kind of gambling too, but the current version is much more refined and dangerous. They've had years to perfect the psychology, an

I would say those cards were a kind of gambling too, but the current version is much more refined and dangerous. They've had years to perfect the psychology, and it's a lot easier to lose control when you can instantly give in to the compulsion by clicking a mouse, rather than having to leave the house, go to a store, look a cashier in the eye, etc.