Betting on the Paralympic Games? Ethical or not?

[just_Alice]

I totally agree with people with disabilities on this. If we thought that betting and predictions were unethical, we might as well think that the whole competition is unethical. But it’s not. They have the same rights as healthy athletes to participate in the Olympic Games, and it would be, in fact, unethical to treat them in other way by not allowing the betting. I can totally see how that could be considered as discrimination.

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[rhomelmabini]

With sports everything needs to be common. As they are differently abled they're given the chance to show their talents and ability. Maybe they weren't popular as the players of the Olympics, but adding them to the gambling platforms will make atleast few people know about them. So it is completely an ethical thing.

Exactly. They shouldn't be treated as different just because of what or who they are but it should be on how they showcase their skills and talents and that they can do it too. It's ethical if people accept them on who they are physically and even if they are into bookies or something that will just give them more chance to be known worldwide. I think they have consent to be on bookies or other betting platforms? Anyone knows?

[Peanutswar]

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 don't like to involve the concern of being ethical or non-ethical at that type of event. It's just a common sports event and the status of the participants or whatever has nothing to do with it. It's like a usual sports event on a different tier so nothing big deal about this.

About betting, I also don't see any problem with it. Not experience yet betting on that event but haven't heard of the news that there are people who are against it. It's should be like a normal betting we should see in a sportsbook.

Well yeah, we have different opinions regarding this issue but still, it's a sports manner if they are offended I guess the organization of the gambling platform varies the decision if they will adopt this kind of game. Of course, here's a survey that will happen if they want to adopt this kind of sport. If we are talking about sports I guess there's nothing wrong with this. The sports community will support this kind of sport but the gambling platform will must need to take a decision first.

[Zilon]

I totally agree with people with disabilities on this. If we thought that betting and predictions were unethical, we might as well think that the whole competition is unethical. But it’s not. They have the same rights as healthy athletes to participate in the Olympic Games, and it would be, in fact, unethical to treat them in other way by not allowing the betting. I can totally see how that could be considered as discrimination.

I believe this disabled athletes welcomes the idea of placing a bet on them and since they are comfortable with it then it's fully ethical. Just as you pointed out here:

If we thought that betting and predictions were unethical, we might as well think that the whole competition is unethical. But it’s not.

Which is totally true if we condemn placing a bet on their paralympic game then we should also consider the game itself unethical as well but since the reverse is the case then it's fully ethical

[dunfida]

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..... ?

Wouldn't it be less ethical if we discriminated against them and treated them as different?

Betting in itself has nothing wrong. You're not affecting the athletes in any way, you're not affecting the results of the outcome.

If anything, you're bringing more sponsorship money to these athletes - as a rule of thumb, the bigger the gambling market in a particular event, the more sponsors are willing to pay for deals with athletes. But all in all, there is no harm done - it's just like betting on the Olympics.

It doesn't have any effect if the casino doesn't instruct the players with a few percentages as a form of sponsorship.
I agree that players with disabilities get more support in the form of sponsorship from several casino, but so far, it is still very difficult how casinos care about all that, they are only setting up gambling for the casino's profit.

Of course they wont really be considering such act because this is a business and not a charity but there are actually some casino owners who do really mind on giving back to the community or simply

doing some charitable works but this one if we do talk about some form of sponsorship then i do highly doubt on that one.They would always care for profits and wont be tending to do so anytime soon.

For gamblers then its their choice if they would make out bets on paralympics but honestly i dont see any problems on this one.

[Oceat]

This is just fine there's no need to worry if it's ethical or not as long as they gained attention to the world then they are doing just fine. We are not talking about how unfair it was for them but how they would do it in order to win. The moral of the story is they were happy because they were able to participate in an international games such as Olympics despite of their imbalance.

If more gamblers would bet on this then the society is helping them to perform well with what they desired because most athletes love their game despite of the risk it brings.

[uneng]

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..... ?

They just want to be treated the same way you treat other athletes, that is why they see no problem in betting on paralympic games. Even though they have disabilities, it's still a competition, so gambling on those games is valid. However, I think the main issue which prevent gambling from being more active in paralympic games is that there isn't much demand for these games from the public side. The popularity of those games could be compared to women soccer, for an example.

[Twinkledoe]

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..... ?

They just want to be treated the same way you treat other athletes, that is why they see no problem in betting on paralympic games. Even though they have disabilities, it's still a competition, so gambling on those games is valid. However, I think the main issue which prevent gambling from being more active in paralympic games is that there isn't much demand for these games from the public side. The popularity of those games could be compared to women soccer, for an example.

This is why I was thinking why ethics comes into discussion here? This is like any other sport where we bet who we want to win. So for me, betting on these games is just the same as betting in olympics. And it is also good for their audience, it means people are also interested to watch their games. But wondering if this event can attract the interest of crypto bookies also?

[smyslov]

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..... ?

We already know what they did so I respect their opinion if they want it that way why would I not respect them, we can bet on these athletes because they train to excel and if my betting means we are supporting then I don't see anything wrong why we should not, they are also athletes and they also win medals and their respective government is supporting them.

[uneng]

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..... ?

They just want to be treated the same way you treat other athletes, that is why they see no problem in betting on paralympic games. Even though they have disabilities, it's still a competition, so gambling on those games is valid. However, I think the main issue which prevent gambling from being more active in paralympic games is that there isn't much demand for these games from the public side. The popularity of those games could be compared to women soccer, for an example.

This is why I was thinking why ethics comes into discussion here? This is like any other sport where we bet who we want to win. So for me, betting on these games is just the same as betting in olympics. And it is also good for their audience, it means people are also interested to watch their games. But wondering if this event can attract the interest of crypto bookies also?

So far I haven't found any fiat or crypto platforms to bet on paralympic games. If there isn't much interest from a large parcel of the public regards the competition bookies simply don't add it because it's not profitable at all. Even olympic games don't have a huge gambling community, so it's not a surprise there won't be too much demand for paralympic ones. If someday those games become more popular it's possible though.

[Hippocrypto]

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..... ?

We should be respecting then as normal person that participates in an Olympic games with honor. In fact they're showing an heroic performance as they've represent then pride of their respective countries.
Actually they don't demand that respect, but it's all up to us to treat a person in well mannered ways in order to also boost their confidence as well as betting on their paralympic games.

[finaleshot2016]

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 depends on your perspective; for me, there's nothing wrong with betting on paralympic games because it's still a sport, and even if people didn't gamble, they'd still determine who would win and compare themselves. I don't think it's disrespectful since they're doing it for the love of the sport or for the money, and we can wager on these games as well. Treat them like regular people, and you'll have no problems since we're all the same; our differences are merely handicaps. They can succeed in what they're doing, just as we can.

[tippytoes]

It depends on your perspective; for me, there's nothing wrong with betting on paralympic games because it's still a sport, and even if people didn't gamble, they'd still determine who would win and compare themselves. I don't think it's disrespectful since they're doing it for the love of the sport or for the money, and we can wager on these games as well. Treat them like regular people, and you'll have no problems since we're all the same; our differences are merely handicaps. They can succeed in what they're doing, just as we can.

That's right. It all depends on how you look at things here. They are like any other sports out there. We bet, they play, no harm done. Unless, you are making fun of them, that's a different discussion. So for me, there's nothing unethical to bet on their games. I guess, they will like it also because they feel important if someone is betting on them to win the game.

[harizen]

Actually they don't demand that respect, but it's all up to us to treat a person in well mannered ways in order to also boost their confidence as well as betting on their paralympic games.

This makes sense. These people don't really demand respect because to themselves, they are normal people, just any other people but just with a handicap. Participating in Paralympics will give them a chance that they can also do whatever a normal person does.

And on a side note, they are surely placing money to bet on this event.

[wheelz1200]

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..... ?

Honestly why would anyone do that, seriously.  If you know the odds between multiple people and follow the paralytic odds you need to find something else to do. Enjoy the games for what they are, no need to bet on them cmon.

[ethereumhunter]

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..... ?

Honestly why would anyone do that, seriously.  If you know the odds between multiple people and follow the paralytic odds you need to find something else to do. Enjoy the games for what they are, no need to bet on them cmon.

I guess they do that because of the money. They will have more ways to make a winning by betting on that athletes. Although those athletes do not mind if people are betting on their performance, I think that will depend on themselves because people are free to bet or not to bet and if people don't have the heart to bet for them, they will not doing that instead just watching the match and see how good their performance. But for the others, they will place the bet for those athletes.

[Poker Player]

That's right. It all depends on how you look at things here. They are like any other sports out there. We bet, they play, no harm done. Unless, you are making fun of them, that's a different discussion. So for me, there's nothing unethical to bet on their games. I guess, they will like it also because they feel important if someone is betting on them to win the game.

I agree, if we want equality and integration we must treat these games like the rest. If you can bet on some, you should be able to bet on others without causing any problems. Not betting because they are Paralympic games would be discriminating them.

[Pamadar]

That's right. It all depends on how you look at things here. They are like any other sports out there. We bet, they play, no harm done. Unless, you are making fun of them, that's a different discussion. So for me, there's nothing unethical to bet on their games. I guess, they will like it also because they feel important if someone is betting on them to win the game.

I agree, if we want equality and integration we must treat these games like the rest. If you can bet on some, you should be able to bet on others without causing any problems. Not betting because they are Paralympic games would be discriminating them.

If you are simply finding alternative ways to gamble, then treating this game just the same with other available games is okay.

Not to discriminate, but to take that chance to pick your winning athletes. Bookies add this sport from the list as they knew that there are,
People/gamblers who also siding their eyes to each individual who is known for this sport. If you don't want to feel any quilt, just deal with this game as the same with any sports that being catered by sport bookies.

[magneto]

Honestly why would anyone do that, seriously.  If you know the odds between multiple people and follow the paralytic odds you need to find something else to do. Enjoy the games for what they are, no need to bet on them cmon.

Does this logic extend to other games, including the Olympics itself?

If people want to bet on the Paralympics then I don't see anything wrong with that. After all, it should be treated as equal to any other competition - side bets aren't going to hurt anyone and will only bring more attention to the athletes.

Personally don't see anything wrong with giving the Paralympics some well deserved attention.

[fortunecrypto]

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? 

Those participating in this Paralympic do not even think of the word disabilities or they are less equal to real athletes, if we think it's unethical we disrespect them because we think they are less superior to Olympic athletes that we put our bets on, so we should bet on them and let them know that we support them and we treat them equally like normal average athletes.