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I wonder, if instead of trying to regulate these companies, it would be more effective for the government or some sort of support organization to award a grant
by admax88q 6y ago
I wonder, if instead of trying to regulate these companies, it would be more effective for the government or some sort of support organization to award a grant to some free software developers to flood the market with actually free "casino simulators."
Similar to the "give drugs to drug addicts" approach. Give them something of minimal harm they can use to satisfy their addiction until they can find a way out.
It's not like these would be particularly difficult apps to make, just need some good UX to make feel satisfying.
- SQueeeeeL 6y agoI would imagine there's a strong psychological benefit to earning coins with "real" world value. People love the feeling of "winning" $10 of tokens; even if you can't cash them out...
- saddestcatever 6y agoInteresting. What a fascinating idea. I have no idea how I'd go about the problem, but I wonder if there's an opportunity to buyout some of the licenses and software when some of these gambling companies go bankrupt, and pass the maintenance and support to a public good organization....