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Jeff Hurvitz: For amusement purposes only? Hardly. Jeff Hurvitz October 30, 2025 October 29, 2025

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“For amusement purposes only.” That was the line that appeared on football pool betting slips which appeared outside of many schools during the 1960’s-70’s. It was a way to skirt the illegality that was gambling. Back then, the wagering on games was confined to the backrooms of society, through the various bookies who worked in near obscurity.

These days, gambling is clearly in the front rooms, legal and fully on display for all to see. It is advertised freely, especially during televised sporting events. So, it was of little surprise when revea

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