> Gambling isn’t a new problem, but apparently we thought it would turn out differently this time, for some vague unclear reason.

Moneyed interests saw a business opportunity, simple as that. Economic investment is becoming highly concentrated towards high-growth, high-risk opportunities and gambling has long thrived in the black market while staying current with technology.

> except in the value that acquiring money by any means necessary is a good thing.

And this will only become more true as the economy continues to worsen. Economic downturns and market collapses favor the elite.