2026-09-20 14:39 UTC
Saw someone point this out on bluesky, and it's pretty bonkers
When Medicaid work requirements kick in next year, you could probably get around them by finding any sporting event that is -110 on each side, open up separate sports betting accounts, bet on one team on one app, then bet on on the opposing team on the other
You'd have to bet around $1,290 once each half of the year. You'd win one side of each bet, and end up paying ~$120/year in fees for health insurance
https://www.aei.org/commentary/the-medicaid-work-requirements-gambling-loophole/
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@healyn@normal.style 2026-09-20 14:43
The way I wrote this makes it sound like an advertisement for gambling on sports. Don't do that. Also: -for anyone who is not a degenerate, "-110" means that you have to bet $110 to win $100 -The link I provided is from the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank. They're assholes, but literally all they give a shit about is tax policy
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@piecritic@hachyderm.io 2026-09-20 15:01
@healyn@normal.style I refuse to believe the United States is real any more