Betting on the Paralympic Games? Ethical or not?

[Kakmakr]

We will soon see the start of the Paralympic Games.... ( 24 Aug 2021 to 5 Sept 2021 ) ...so I was thinking if it was ethical to bet on these events? Will it be disrespectful towards people with disabilities or will they want to be handled in the same manner that any other athlete wants to be handled? 

I spoke to a few disabled people at work and they have no problem if their athletes get the same attention as any other athlete that competes in the Olympic Games.    They say it will be disrespectful if they are treated in any other way...

So what do you guys and gals think..... ?

[passwordnow]

It is ethical, it's still a sport. The moment that we ponder whether it's ethical or not is offensive to the people that will participate in this game because they want to be treated the same and not be singled out or pointed out for their difference.

I agree and IMHO, it's fine. They're also athletes and probably they know that there might be some bets that will be looking into their matches. And it is true, they don't want to see others treating them as that since they're also training and does the same as the usual athletes, they would  appreciate it more if the treatment isn't different as that make it looks pity on them.
But if you think that it's not good then follow what you're thinking about this.

[jrrsparkles]

They are also athletes,they are also humans then why we have to show partiality towards them? Our sympathy kills them more than their disability so just go ahead and treat them as how you treat people, nothing wrong with such betting events if its ethical to bet on Olympic games.

[Smartprofit]

We will soon see the start of the Paralympic Games.... ( 24 Aug 2021 to 5 Sept 2021 ) ...so I was thinking if it was ethical to bet on these events? Will it be disrespectful towards people with disabilities or will they want to be handled in the same manner that any other athlete wants to be handled?  

I spoke to a few disabled people at work and they have no problem if their athletes get the same attention as any other athlete that competes in the Olympic Games.    They say it will be disrespectful if they are treated in any other way...

So what do you guys and gals think..... ?

In my opinion, these rates are absolutely ethical.  Participants in the Paralympic Games are the same athletes as the participants in the Olympic Games.  

They are strong and courageous people.  They deserve great respect.  They do not require a special approach to themselves.  On the contrary, it would be unpleasant for them.  They want to be treated like ordinary athletes.  

Therefore, betting on winning the Paralympic Games is quite appropriate.  

Sports betting is a very interesting subtype of gambling.

I will gladly place bets on winning the Paralympic Games.

[acroman08]

why would it be disrespectful? I mean it's not like people are making fun and betting on them for being disabled. I mean, people are betting on them because they are athletes and not because they are disabled. I don't see why it would be unethical.  

They say it will be disrespectful if they are treated in any other way...

exactly!

[robelneo]

We will soon see the start of the Paralympic Games.... ( 24 Aug 2021 to 5 Sept 2021 ) ...so I was thinking if it was ethical to bet on these events? Will it be disrespectful towards people with disabilities or will they want to be handled in the same manner that any other athlete wants to be handled? 

I spoke to a few disabled people at work and they have no problem if their athletes get the same attention as any other athlete that competes in the Olympic Games.    They say it will be disrespectful if they are treated in any other way...

So what do you guys and gals think..... ?

In the first place, they are holding the Paralympic for equality and to be treated equals like a normal athlete and their sports like all the sports in the Olympics, so I don't see anything wrong why it's unethical to bet on their games, the unethical is questioning their capability, these athletes have train real hard and their respective government has supported them, we should give them the same treatment like athletes in the Olympic.

[rhomelmabini]

These guys and gals doesn't consider their disabilities as a hindrance onto the path to success or the way they play the games they love to. I guess it's still ethical to bet with them during these kind of events I think that might boost their morales if somehow there's other people that trust what they can do, just my two cents.

[Kakmakr]

We will soon see the start of the Paralympic Games.... ( 24 Aug 2021 to 5 Sept 2021 ) ...so I was thinking if it was ethical to bet on these events? Will it be disrespectful towards people with disabilities or will they want to be handled in the same manner that any other athlete wants to be handled? 

I spoke to a few disabled people at work and they have no problem if their athletes get the same attention as any other athlete that competes in the Olympic Games.    They say it will be disrespectful if they are treated in any other way...

So what do you guys and gals think..... ?

In the first place, they are holding the Paralympic for equality and to be treated equals like a normal athlete and their sports like all the sports in the Olympics, so I don't see anything wrong why it's unethical to bet on their games, the unethical is questioning their capability, these athletes have train real hard and their respective government has supported them, we should give them the same treatment like athletes in the Olympic.

Ok, you make a good point, but I still feel it will be rude to bet on Sports where people are disabled. There should not be anything wrong with people watching Sport where disabled people compete, but betting on it.. is taking it a little bit too far?

In any way, will bookmakers and casinos agree on betting on the Paralympics... or will they think it is too controversial to allow bets to be placed on disabled people?

Any casino marketing staff ..wiling to give us some opinions?

[acroman08]

There should not be anything wrong with people watching Sport where disabled people compete, but betting on it.. is taking it a little bit too far?

why betting on it would it be a little too far? what difference does it make if people bet on them? they are athletes just like the ones in the Olympics.

In any way, will bookmakers and casinos agree on betting on the Paralympics... or will they think it is too controversial to allow bets to be placed on disabled people?

reading articles around it seems that there are bookies posting odds on Paralympics but according to them the audience or people betting on Paralympics is extremely low compare to the people betting on the Olympics. betting on it shouldn't be controversial. but that is just my personal opinion.

[michellee]

I feel it is not right to use them to gamble and I think it is disrespectful for us to do that to them. They want to be handled like any other athlete but we should not gamble for their performance or winning.

Maybe we can show the other things like attention to them and I am sure they will appreciate it. But I do not know if others want to gamble for them and I do not mind with that because gamble or not will be up to them.

[worle1bm]

We will soon see the start of the Paralympic Games.... ( 24 Aug 2021 to 5 Sept 2021 ) ...so I was thinking if it was ethical to bet on these events? Will it be disrespectful towards people with disabilities or will they want to be handled in the same manner that any other athlete wants to be handled? 

I spoke to a few disabled people at work and they have no problem if their athletes get the same attention as any other athlete that competes in the Olympic Games.    They say it will be disrespectful if they are treated in any other way...

So what do you guys and gals think..... ?

It is completely ethical and we are not going to disrespect any participants by making bad remarks on anyone so i don't think so there is something bad to bet upon on Paralympics events which are going to start soon.We also need to take it as major sports event because they all take active part in all games and motivate all of us ignoring any disability and discrimination on any grounds. If we are giving them same or more respect then betting is very much fun for the same so have it positively man.

[Cling18]

They are being treated equally so I don't see any problem with it. It's actually their way to prove to everyone that despite their disabilities, they're still able to do things that normal people can't do. We should normalize paralympic games because they aren't too different from us. We should admire these athletes instead because they excel in their own ways.

[adzino]

Why would betting on Paralympic games be unethical? If it is okay to bet on all other games/events, why is this any different betting here? Just because it is the game for the disabled people? But don't they all want to be treated equally? I don't think they would mind or feel offended if anyone bets on their games. In fact it should make them feel better because we think that their games are worth betting on, right?

[Wexnident]

Not considering them as a normal sport and instead of taking them as something "special" would be much ruder compared to being allowed to bet on their Olympics. It's like the situation is trying to make them feel normal and accepted but your consideration is actually making it a special situation for them. Treating them just like other types of sports betting is pretty much offering them the same respect that we have for the regular sports Olympics, no matter how "Unethical" (I actually don't see anything unethical with it tbh) it is.

[Jawhead999]

Bet on disabled people is not exploiting them, we can call itu exploit if we do bad things to him like force to be a beggar, force to win or he will got attacked etc.

IMO betting on this games should with low amount money to prevent from lost control. It's just for fun only either win or lost, we shouldn't mad with the athletes or even worse write a comment with bad words on their social media.

[Alisha-k]

its all depends on the organisers and the athletes. i believe no sports book will list a paralympic game to their gaming options without seeking their consent and if they approve it then it will be very ethical to gamble but anything outside that will be unlawful. i believe this disabled athletes love to be cheered too and if so i think betting on it will also be cool

[ralle14]

Ok, you make a good point, but I still feel it will be rude to bet on Sports where people are disabled. There should not be anything wrong with people watching Sport where disabled people compete, but betting on it.. is taking it a little bit too far?

In any way, will bookmakers and casinos agree on betting on the Paralympics... or will they think it is too controversial to allow bets to be placed on disabled people?

They'd probably offer it as long as the market is available from their providers. I guess it depends on how you view betting because for me it's one way to root for them as i'm expecting them to win and if they lose i'd just move on.

I don't think it's that controversial since this event is going on for years and imo it'll take more than controversy to sway the decision of bookmakers since they've been adding crazier betting events like that slapping tournament.

[Woodie]

Why would it be up for debate to determine whether  this sport is ethical or not, wouldn't this be some kind of discrimination to do so? Anyway not sure about its ethical view but just like any other sport Paralympic Games shouldn't be treated any different as they are recognized sports, so people can bet on them however they like unless if you said this sport was considered to be illegal like dog fighting,street fighting or something.

[imstillthebest]

I think it isn't . People with disabilities wants to join an event like this in the first place because they show that they can do what can a normal person can do .
if a sport like this allowed then why not betting ? But Its still up to the betting platform if they will support such event or not but I think theres only less of them exist and many foccus on the main Olympics event .

[jrrsparkles]

I don't think it's that controversial since this event is going on for years and imo it'll take more than controversy to sway the decision of bookmakers since they've been adding crazier betting events like that slapping tournament.

Maybe we can see sportbookies for cockfighting as well which is actually a popular but illegal game on the most part of this world.