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In addition to overt online gambling, young people encounter gaming mechanics that subtly normalize gambling within mainstream video games. Loot boxes, random rewards, and microtransactions keep users engaged in a cycle that often culminates in spending more money in pursuit of virtual gains, further desensitizing players to the mechanics of gambling.
Moreover, traditional banking methods risk equating savings accounts with lottery-like structures where interest is virtually non-existent, compelling individuals to see gambling as a viable means of attaining financial growth rather than a potential pitfall.