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8/12/12 at 3:01pm
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The social networking site Facebook has launched a new gambling application which encourages users to bet real money. The launch of the game Bingo Frenzy in Britain has angered anti gambling campaigners here who say the game encourages people to bet real money without the prospect of winning anything. Anti-Gambling campaigner and politician Nick Xenophon said Facebook should change its name to the gambling network Others say the game has been designed as a lose- lose situation that is aimed at getting children hooked.


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post #2 of 14
8/12/12 at 3:21pm
IT BEGIN...
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post #3 of 14
8/12/12 at 3:41pm
lol@emo hair

I like how its marketed at people who like cutey, toy like, fluffy things and bright colours.

Gambling ftl imo.

Edit: Didn't even read the last line before I made my post but I agree.
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8/12/12 at 3:43pm
Got to make a quick buck before the ship sinks I suppose... oh well... Wonder what the next fad will be...
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8/12/12 at 3:51pm
Why would you bet real money, with no way to retrieve winnings
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8/12/12 at 5:07pm
They are getting desperate now lol.
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8/12/12 at 6:05pm
You guys all realize that Zynga makes a boatload of money right?
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8/12/12 at 6:15pm
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Why would you bet real money, with no way to retrieve winnings

im sure you can get your winning but every pot probably has 10% or something go to the house
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8/12/12 at 6:22pm
i love the high res picture
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Wow, what a comprehensive article... rolleyes.gif

Is this real? Online poker went through a whole crazy storm of settlement/legislation in the US, and I'm pretty sure online gambling (in some form or another) is illegal in several states.
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