[Discussion] Should Gambling be Banned?

[vennali]

I consider gambling as a form of entertainment. When I'm watching sports, and I have a little wager on it. It brings in additional excitement and emotions that wouldn't have otherwise. Addiction is a massive issue that needs to be dealt with but, I do not have a concrete method of how to curb it. The worst con of online gambling is underage kids are able to access most gambling platforms without any issues. Which is a cause for concern as that could mentally hinder a persons development and create addition.

In short, I wouldnt want online gambling to be banned but there needs to be more restrictions put in place so that addiction and underage gamblers can be taken care of.

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[Coin_trader]

It is important to note that none of your PRO and CON points are specific to online gambling, but rather to gambling in general. Therefore, if we were to apply these arguments, then we should ban all forms of gambling.

Some countries actually have laws against gambling. I'm not sure how much good it did them, because people find a way to get around them. Many people gamble illegally on the black market, and others will simply do so online. Therefore, there is a lot of risk for any government in banning something that people will find a way to circumvent.

Ah yes, the topic is for general discussion of gambling and not specifically for online gambling as you can see on the source, I just change the title to online gambling since most of us here is just playing online gambling instead of IRL, The topic is more focus on gambling so sorry if the online gambling part make a confusion. I just make the title suitable for all then users here.

Anyway, I will edit now the title since it seems really confusing when I read it again right now. 

[Ryker1]

Well on my own, it should not be banned.
Why? Because gambling, in general, was really meant for entertainment --nothing else.
Only people misinterpret this and we cannot blame them if they will treat gambling as a source of income ^{[that is they preferred]} and besides, that is why gambling is for adults that can decide on their own, they have surely and self-discipline and full control of their selves. Gambling should not be banned as long as there is no minor age that involve and I think that is the reason now government combating it they implement protocols on any gambling industry that is based under their jurisdiction just to amend KYC procedures to avoid such scenarios.

[Rruchi man]

Of what good will banning gambling do, has banning things ever stopped people completely from doing or using something? I don't think so. Gambling should not be banned, the option of choosing should not be taken away from us. As much as possible both offline and online casinos and gambling houses/sites contribute to the social welfare of many citizens, it is a way people get involved with the sports they love, to abruptly stop or ban it will create a breach and gap in the social life of your citizens which is essential. You will turn out to have more citizens that are depressed because of lack of social life. A replacement will come surely, but it can never be Gambling!

Gambling should not be banned, if the government is to interfere, it should be to ensure safe gambling practice and an environment for it.

[rahmad2nd]

no
but it should be limited especially to online gambling sites, regulations for online gambling sites need to be limited, maybe one example is the self-exclusion feature. in a very religious country, gambling is against the faith and this has become a reference in the prohibition of gambling in the country, both online and on land. 

rationally without clashing or involving with religion, gambling has become part of the fun entertainment in this era and people who are involved in gambling know very well every risk of gambling and the bad effects of gambling addiction. this is his own responsibility.
so however the pros and cons will always be there in any case.
IMO, actually the problem is when someone is looking for an alternative to making quick money in gambling or trying to get rich. This is what causes addiction to gambling.

[KTChampions]

An interesting topic, but I do not see the most important clarification - to ban on behalf of whom for whom? If the arguments Cons seem more weighty to you, then you can ban gambling for yourself, if the arguments Pro seem more weighty to you, then you can not do this. But if you, on the basis of any arguments, want to make a decision regarding third parties, then in my opinion this is a big stupidity.

[Gianluca95]

Gambling shouldn't be banned. It is something to manage with the maximum attention because there are many bad effect that you can have if you don't pay attention. Anyway, there are also many other thing that if not

managed in good way can have bad effect, like alcohol, or sugar, so, why condamn only gambling?

[Wexnident]

I'm against it. It's a legal business imo with a pretty clear statement of how they earn money and how they offer their services to their users/customers. The main issue here imo is about addiction but really, it's an issue that affects both the user and the business, mostly on the user side imo.

It's already being controlled and regulated imo, but it isn't up to date. Especially with how easy it is to look up guides on how to bypass stuff, casinos should improve that system of theirs. They don't particularly do it since it doesn't really affect their profits and would only incur them costs imo.

[Jemzx00]

I disagree on banning gambling and it cannot be done. First of all, all the cons you've included on your post are most likely to be caused by gamblers itself. Being irresponsible gambler will cause the cons you've listed especially the addiction. The platform isn't the problem rather it's the people who use the platform.

[Doell]

Because I'm an active gambler I would say "No" I will not support it, even if I get paid for it because it is an option for fun and I think it comes down to the individual. I am personally quite concerned about the loss that has befallen of you, hopefully lost money today you will be get back, at another bet with win.

[aioc]

I read an interesting debate about this topic during the time when I experienced heavy loss in online gambling. I’m trying to seek some reason online to justify my loss and give me acceptance for my loss that time. It didn’t help me but make me confused.  
 

You are confused because you are not comfortable with your losses, we blame things situations, and events whenever we encounter losses and misfortune, we can actually avoid this if we have the right mindset and we are comfortable with our losses.
play within your means and enjoy the game and accept the outcome and you will not wish that gambling should be ban.

[iv4n]

Banning some activity won't stop the people from doing it. Drugs are illegal for decades, but this isn't stopping the drug addicts to get high.
It has been stated multiple times that regulating the gambling industry is way better than banning it. At least the government gets tax revenue and the casinos are somewhat forced to implement responsible gambling practices. Banning the entire industry would simply throw it in the hands of the mobsters/organized crime.
The gambling industry can't be blamed for gambling addicts the same way alcohol industry can't be blamed for the alcoholics and the porn industry can't be blamed for porn addicts. We are mature people and we have to take responsibility for your own actions, instead of putting the blame on someone else.

Excellent comment! I don't think I can add something... banning something won't stop people from doing it! It can be gambling or any other vice, simply it's impossible to ban them!

And the nice conclusion, we have to take responsibility for our own actions... If we play with fire, we’re gonna get burned from time to time, little or a lot! We can't blame the fire or game just because someone wanted too much without thinking about the consequences!

[fiulpro]

It's like asking if smoking should be banned? or if any other harmful habits must be banned effectively as well by the government? People would jump up and talk about ' freedom ' at it's finest at the same time one would also understand the fact that it's impossible to ban something, banning Bitcoins won't work, banning gambling won't work as well, can you stop a person from going to other state or country where gambling might be legal ?

It cannot be banned but the government can provide help for gambling addiction and also set up rules and regulations to ensure a safe environment..

[GiftedMAN]

Of course no.

Adult people can decide what to do with their money. It is not the government's business. People should have the right to lose money. If online gambling is going to get banned, they should ban real life gambling too. There is barely a differenc

I agree with you on this. In a democratic system of government, as there is freedom of speech and movement so also there is freedom of decision. It is not the right of the government to decide how an individual should spend his or her money so long as the person keeps abiding by the rules and regulations of the state or country. Online gambling ought not to be seen as a bad thing for the government because everyone who is an online gambler uses his fund to gamble not that of the government and it does not generate noise or instability for the government because those involved in online gambling can gamble at the comfort of their homes. I suggest they ban physical or real-life gambling because it has made a lot of people die due to fight and pressure from the gambling environment.

[Gianluca95]

It's like asking if smoking should be banned? or if any other harmful habits must be banned effectively as well by the government? People would jump up and talk about ' freedom ' at it's finest at the same time one would also understand the fact that it's impossible to ban something, banning Bitcoins won't work, banning gambling won't work as well, can you stop a person from going to other state or country where gambling might be legal ?

It cannot be banned but the government can provide help for gambling addiction and also set up rules and regulations to ensure a safe environment..

Which type of rules and regulation to ensure a safe enviroment can take a government? In my opinion only person can decide whatever is good or not for them, government can be present only for tax question. And that isn't

a good thing  . In my opinion, a government should allow a casino, like they allow alcohol or cigarette and other thing that can damage you, instead we've government that doesn't allow it yet 

[Alisha-k]

 My honest opinion, no. It should not be banned. You have to accept that there are rainy and sunny days in it. It's not every one that can take a loss and still decide to move on.
  There are people who have amassed a lot of wealth via gambling and used it to do something productive and people who win and squander it. Does that mean, we get to ban gambling? Not really.

[Davidvictorson]

I read an interesting debate about this topic during the time when I experienced heavy loss in online gambling. I’m trying to seek some reason online to justify my loss and give me acceptance for my loss that time. It didn’t help me but make me confused.    Anyway I will share the points of both side because it is the real life scenario.

William Shakespeare said, "There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so."  In this debate, there are no winners nor losers because there are those who have both made big bucks from gambling without ever being addicted to it. And there are those on the opposite end of the spectrum that allowed gambling to affect their life for worse. In my opinion, Gambling should not be banned. I will say that all things should be done in moderation.

[|MINER|]

If you ask me that question my answer will be 'no' because I think there was no bad thing when gambling should take as  entertainment purpose and by entertaining people can also earn something.
And I also think that nothing is good when it's cross the limit. When a gambler being addicted in gambling it's can distroy his\her life.
Everything has both good and bad sides now it depends on us which one we choose. So banning gambling is not the solution

[Cling18]

I will definitely say no. Everyone has the right to enjoy gambling. Gambling has risks but it's not harming anyone. It only becomes unsafe when a gambler is abusing and mishandling it to the point that it's already ruining his life. As long as we know how to gamble responsively and we know our limits, we could have gambling as part of our lives. Some of us see comfort in it and it becomes our stress reliever so banning it will be unfair to smart gamblers.

[bitzizzix]

No one can prohibit or stop gambling even if they have to hide, because humans have gambled since we were born as humans. And no law will stop it.
perhaps more importantly, what education system should be put in place that enables individuals to recognize addictive tendencies and understand the risks if they allow these tendencies to go unaddressed. And explore possible addiction-causing events in the hope that they may resonate with anyone inclined toward addictive behavior.