> The alternative? Allow a state lottery (e.g. Mega Millions), bet rid of the scummy mobile apps. Stop advertising. And stop pushing the scratch off games, or r

> The alternative? Allow a state lottery (e.g. Mega Millions), bet rid of the scummy mobile apps. Stop advertising. And stop pushing the scratch off games, or remove them all together. Overall it would reduce some revenue but be a net positive to society. I fully agree with this. It completely fits my own perception of the problem. But I asked because a lot of people who think the government has no place in gambling are seeking deregulation, not what is necessary: recriminalisation.