By The Weekly Edge desk ·
GamblingNews reported that the Campaign for Fairer Gambling called for a New Jersey microbetting ban. Its new paper argues that rapid betting on individual events increases harm and resembles slot-machine wagering.
The campaign seeks restrictions on a form of sports betting it associates with greater harm.
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