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Tech April 13, 2026

Do credit card gambling bans reduce harm or shift behavior? Experts say there’s always a loophole

Do credit card gambling bans reduce harm or shift behavior? Experts say there’s always a loophole

The move to block credit cards from online gambling seems simple enough: cut off the flow of borrowed money, and you lessen the potential for harm. But the reality is far more complex, a shifting landscape where restrictions often change *how* people gamble, rather than *whether* they do.

Credit card held over roulette wheel with poker chips and playing cards illustrating online gambling payments and betting risks. Do credit card gambling bans reduce harm or shift behavior Experts say there's always a loophole

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