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RIPS APP LETS USERS GAMBLE THOUSANDS ON DIGITAL POKÉMON PACKS

Rips is a mobile app that simulates opening Pokémon card packs, allowing users to spend real money chasing rare digital cards. A test run spending $892 in 15 minutes yielded only 62 cents in value.

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I ripped open $892 worth of Pokémon packs on my phone in under 15 minutes and walked away with 62 cents. My adrenaline r…