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> It doesn't bother the government when the middle class spend its hard earned money in gambling

Isn't gambling heavily regulated in the US to the point of being barely legal in many states? Isn't that basically how many Indian tribes make money - by being outside this regulation?

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Running a casino is heavily regulated. Gambling at a casino is open to anyone over 21 where its legal. That was the OP's point.

Yes, and everyone entering casino is aware that it is gambling.

ICOs, on the other hand, is like entering a street shell game. Something non-regulated, where you are sure to get skinned.

I'm by no means an expert on the matter, but I believe you're thinking of running Casinos specifically. For example, scratching games or lotteries are legal in almost every state in the US. And for those states where casinos are allowed, no one will ask you questions as long as you are +21.

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