Is gambling bad to the society?

[Litzki1990]

Depending on the place, each activity is normal and each activity is different. Gambling is considered a curse in some societies while there are societies where gambling is considered a normal sport. Gambling is against the law in some countries and if the people of those countries gamble then surely the civil society of that country including the government of that country will not accept gambling as normal. However, although gambling is prohibited in some countries and gambling is normal in some countries, gamblers must gamble in privacy, especially in societies where gambling is not considered normal. Because when a gambler does not gamble in his privacy, he will be looked down upon by the people of that society and it will have a bad effect on his normal life. I am gambling myself and risking money myself, so there is no need to tell others about my gambling.

[SmartGold01]

So what I'm trying to conclude is that gambling isn't something you should take as a hobby or as a means of earning just to make a living. So what are your thoughts?

I think is still bad to also have this thinking I may say because when you take it as hubby or a place where you would earn money then it would cause more harm to you. To me I just see it as place to ease one's stress maybe after having a toughly working day or feeling so stressed out you can go to the gambling site or casino house to ease some stress away by gambling with some friends over there or having to play some real games by doing that you can stake little money that you can afford lose without attaching much value to it or in a way it would affects our overall thinking and, at this point you wouldn't include so much greed and expectation to earn a specific amount at the end of the gambling, maybe just a little amount you could used to branch at coffee house to take a cup of tea and then drive down home to your house.

[erep]

Yes, gambling is bad to the society if the gambler is poor and keep creating new problem to other people.

Gambling isn't bad to the society if the gambler is rich and he like to help other people by giving free money, people will think he's like a God and gambling isn't a problem at all.

Can you see the difference? I believe you can.

I don't agree to compare with your opinion even though some gamblers win the jackpot which can make them rich, but gambling wins are due to luck and only luck. We are back to discussing the topic, the bad effects of gambling are very real and we need to provide solutions to deal with addicted gamblers to get out of the wrong way of gambling, we have to apply rules, especially setting fund limits to avoid losses from gambling because losses in gambling can affect depression and mental health. Generally the negative impact of gambling due to mismanagement of finances exceeding the capacity to use funds for gambling has been suggested, some gamblers give the opinion of using 3-5% of monthly income for gambling to avoid high losses from betting.

[hyudien]

Gambling certainly has some downsides and some upsides, especially when it comes to family matters, considering the financial impact gambling can have on a family. Gamblers in countries that are poor countries lose their gambling bets, bankrupt their families and cause family turmoil as well as abuse of their wives to pay off their gambling money.
However, in some countries, the government approves gambling and casino sites by imposing high taxes, but in most countries, they do not legalize gambling because they imagine the terrible side of gambling. Gambling is largely responsible for the degeneration of a country's youth, so considering the overall situation of a country, one has to be in a dilemma about the legality of gambling.

I think that gambling does not only have a bad side, but gambling also has a positive side. with those who experience the destruction of relationships in their households, such as their finances being disorganized because they are only used by addicts for gambling, of course this can cause difficulties for their families. with those who only spend their money on gambling, of course it can make their family fall apart, where other family members may have financial difficulties because with messy finances they only spend it on gambling.
Also, apart from that, there are many cases of domestic violence and divorce cases because among them there is one person who is so addicted to gambling that they cannot get rid of their addiction, it actually makes them lose their family and also what they have. Gambling depends on each individual, if they misunderstand gambling then it is possible that they will experience life destruction.

[Rabata]

You may hide your behavior and even turn to theft or fraud to support your addiction. So with my conclusion and my observation towards this gambling is really cousin harm to the life of those ones who are addicted to it most their families.

 Secondly what are the social problem caused by gambling?
(1) Depression and suicide
(2) bankruptcy, family-break up
(3) domestic abuse
(4) assault, fraud
(5) theft, and even homeless

Gambling is never viewed favorably in society. Moreover, if someone is asked about the benefits of gambling, he will not find it, but when he is asked to find out the negative aspects, he will easily point out those points. We know the consequences of gambling addiction are bad. But in spite of knowing the fact few people conduct gambling aggressively there and at some point they become poison in the eyes of the society. I'm gambling myself, setting my limits is my own responsibility, but I can't blame anyone else for my mistakes. I have to bear the responsibility of losing my money beyond what I am willing to lose on the gambling platform.

[Kavelj22]

So what I'm trying to conclude is that gambling isn't something you should take as a hobby or as a means of earning just to make a living. So what are your thoughts?

I think you approached the topic from one angle, to address the social effects of gambling, and I agree with everything you said. But there is also the economic aspect that also affects society in one way or another.
What I mean by the economic aspect is all those companies active in the gambling industry and whose activities provide jobs for many people, including employees and all workers in gambling service companies, such as game provider companies that employ developers and programmers.
Let us not ignore that practicing gambling as a hobby is essentially an entertainment culture that societies have become accustomed to practicing in various forms. Historically, betting was the only income to continue sports within an organized framework, since betting appeared with sports before evolving to include other types of games.
The difference with what we see today is that this culture has become a productive economic sector regulated by the state with its various institutions. This sector also provides huge resources to the state in the form of taxes.

[crwth]

Well, a lot of things could happen if society encounters gambling at an early age then it could seep into the parts of relationships, health, social interactions, and just pure mayhem just because of the addictions. We all know that it's addictive and could lead to deceit like what the other people have said.

As members of society, we all know the overall effects but it's up to the person whether he will have control.

[casinosfyi]

Gambling can affect self-esteem, relationship's, physical and mental health,work performance and social life. It can harm not only the person who gambles but also the family, friends, workplaces and communities.

So with all this I think if they put an restrictions on gambling it's not a bad idea at all, first why is gambling a problem?

Gambling can stimulate the brain's rewards system much like drugs or alcohol can, leading to addiction. If you have a problem with compulsive gambling, you may continually chase bets that lead to losses, use up savings and create debt.

You may hide your behavior and even turn to theft or fraud to support your addiction. So with my conclusion and my observation towards this gambling is really cousin harm to the life of those ones who are addicted to it most their families.

 Secondly what are the social problem caused by gambling?
(1) Depression and suicide
(2) bankruptcy, family-break up
(3) domestic abuse
(4) assault, fraud
(5) theft, and even homeless
Addiction to gambling is link to a range of serious personal and social harm such as those things I mentioned. These effects can be devastating to the individual as well as their friends, family, workplaces and community.

This are the harms and with all this are the reasons why, they see people who gambles as a distraction towards the society and the most people who are into all this are the addicted ones. So how is gambling harmful to the society, ills associate with problem gamblers are widespread and often go beyond and addition to gambling.

People who gambles can be at risk of this following categories of harm.
(1) Financial harms
(2) Erosion of savings
(3) Filling for bankruptcy
(4) Relationship conflicts
(5) Neglect of relationship with significant other
(6) Neglect of relationship with children
(7) Extend family and friends
( Social isolation
(9) Emotional or psychological distress

So I don't really blame the people who sees gambling as a bad thing to the society, meanwhile If the younger ones take of the steps of being addicted don't you think they'll experience all this as well. So gambling it's bad to the society nevertheless it's also helping in the other hands, to ones which are benefiting and earning from it.

What is the mindset of a gambler? On my opinion pathological gamblers play the cope with a life stresses. Near-misses and personal choice give some gamblers a sense of control, winning money. Others believe they can beat the casino and win real money.

So the mindset are those things that attract harm to them and the society because they are focused on the money, and that's why I said it's also helping some people in other hands and it's also killing some people right now in the society. Behavior also involves that makes it look bad to the society, while trying to get back lost money by gambling more( chasing losses) lying to family members or other to hide the extent of your gambling.

Risking or losing important relationships, a job, or school or work opportunities because of gambling. Asking others to bail you out of financial trouble cause you have gambled money away.

So what I'm trying to conclude is that gambling isn't something you should take as a hobby or as a means of earning just to make a living. So what are your thoughts?

Researches shown there is a connection between gambling behaviour and societal issues like crime.

[Maus0728]

Well, a lot of things could happen if society encounters gambling at an early age then it could seep into the parts of relationships, health, social interactions, and just pure mayhem just because of the addictions. We all know that it's addictive and could lead to deceit like what the other people have said.

As members of society, we all know the overall effects but it's up to the person whether he will have control.

Which means that it's not the gambling that's causing something bad to a person but rather it's the society where that person grew up in that is at fault, if that's the implied meaning here then I do agree because if you grew up in a society that values money even more than the individual then it's bound to happen that people would resort to something that would care about them even if it's fake and temporary and something that will promise them a light at the end of the tunnel, people will go to that thing and use it, that's why addiction is still a prevalent things, it's never going to be different if we continue to conform and follow what the society that we're living in tries to shape us into.

[Solosanz]

I don't agree to compare with your opinion even though some gamblers win the jackpot which can make them rich, but gambling wins are due to luck and only luck. We are back to discussing the topic, the bad effects of gambling are very real and we need to provide solutions to deal with addicted gamblers to get out of the wrong way of gambling, we have to apply rules, especially setting fund limits to avoid losses from gambling because losses in gambling can affect depression and mental health. Generally the negative impact of gambling due to mismanagement of finances exceeding the capacity to use funds for gambling has been suggested, some gamblers give the opinion of using 3-5% of monthly income for gambling to avoid high losses from betting.

Actually that's not what I meant.

What I mean is people who already rich without gambling, they either have rich parents or have a good business, even they're loss in gambling, they can still earn from their parents/business.

Do you think people don't like the rich? yeah people don't like the rich in social medias or the rich didn't give them any money. However, once the rich start to give money, they will be royal and treat the rich in good manner.

[letteredhub]

You may hide your behavior and even turn to theft or fraud to support your addiction. So with my conclusion and my observation towards this gambling is really cousin harm to the life of those ones who are addicted to it most their families.

 Secondly what are the social problem caused by gambling?
(1) Depression and suicide
(2) bankruptcy, family-break up
(3) domestic abuse
(4) assault, fraud
(5) theft, and even homeless

Gambling is never viewed favorably in society. Moreover, if someone is asked about the benefits of gambling, he will not find it, but when he is asked to find out the negative aspects, he will easily point out those points. We know the consequences of gambling addiction are bad. But in spite of knowing the fact few people conduct gambling aggressively there and at some point they become poison in the eyes of the society. I'm gambling myself, setting my limits is my own responsibility, but I can't blame anyone else for my mistakes. I have to bear the responsibility of losing my money beyond what I am willing to lose on the gambling platform.

It's very rare to hear society say something nice about gambling and this is not a fault of theirs but that of gamblers for we have many irresponsible gamblers that lacks modesty with their gambling life. They inappropriate behaviors with how they spend money gambling unnecessarily without control speaks louder in the society as a result of their high number compared to those very little number of responsible gamblers. And worse of it all we are in a world where bad news flies faster than good news.

All Ojinga has made mentioned of above there are gamblers that are not known for any of those, and which have been able to achieve one or two accomplishments through money they won from gambling but they are very few so we rarely or never hear about them except for the numerous addicted and misbehaved gamblers out there.

[sompitonov]

Well, a lot of things could happen if society encounters gambling at an early age then it could seep into the parts of relationships, health, social interactions, and just pure mayhem just because of the addictions. We all know that it's addictive and could lead to deceit like what the other people have said.

As members of society, we all know the overall effects but it's up to the person whether he will have control.

Indeed, at a young and immature age, this can fundamentally affect a person’s future life. He can drop out of school and, due to inexperience, believe in his chosenness and that he will definitely get rich from gambling, and no one will bother him with their advice anymore. But I want to warn young players that for almost all players this is the path to the bottom. Only a few can succeed out of thousands of such players, and I would trust the statistics and not think that it would be me who would be lucky, because we need to soberly assess our chances of this, and not hit the walls with our heads and think that everything is at our feet. This needs to be done, but it is better to choose another field of activity in which it will definitely bring results after devoting time and effort to it.

Which means that it's not the gambling that's causing something bad to a person but rather it's the society where that person grew up in that is at fault, if that's the implied meaning here then I do agree because if you grew up in a society that values money even more than the individual then it's bound to happen that people would resort to something that would care about them even if it's fake and temporary and something that will promise them a light at the end of the tunnel, people will go to that thing and use it, that's why addiction is still a prevalent things, it's never going to be different if we continue to conform and follow what the society that we're living in tries to shape us into.

It’s just the laws of capitalism that are structured in such a way that money is what many strive for. Of course they are important, but they are not the most important thing in life. Of course, they give us more freedom, paid medicine for better health and better living conditions. But some rich people are also unhappy if they do not have friends, love and other spiritual relationships. I want to say by this that winning the jackpot will not solve all problems and some people don’t even understand why they need so much money and what to do with it, but they go to the casino every day. Such players have lost their bearings and need to think about whether they really need to play or whether they just invented imaginary busyness for themselves.

[bakasabo]

Yes, gambling is bad to the society if the gambler is poor and keep creating new problem to other people.

Gambling isn't bad to the society if the gambler is rich and he like to help other people by giving free money, people will think he's like a God and gambling isn't a problem at all.

Can you see the difference? I believe you can.

From your post is sounds that rich person due to his resources is buying reputation. He is good only because he shares. What if rich causes troubles and poor person shares? Will it also be about gambling?

For me, gambling isnt bad for society. First, there are things that are worse. Second, gambling isnt that widespread around. If there were a casino in every building, it will be a problem. Third, it is still entertainment. Honestly, not many are chronicle gamblers. Many still do it for fun (but we pay attention and remember only ridiculous bets).

[bitgolden]

And in fact no one gets rich from gambling activities, maybe some people can get a big win from gambling so they can change their lives for the better but that's usually not long and then become poor again after getting big money because they will definitely risk their money back gambling to get the same win in the end not finding it back and instead chasing defeat.

There is nothing to blame, but I think what can be blamed is the gamblers themselves who easily believe that they will get a big profit, logically who is the person who will give money for nothing by only spending small money then can get big money, of course not, expectations will destroy a person, so gambling says its promotion, but we don't know how likely we get it.

That is right, if you are a stupid person then you are going to end up with a lot of mistakes and you are not going to really benefit from what people have. I think gambling is something that only people with minor emotions should play, and I do not think that we should keep on thinking that people who keep making big dreams, big emotions, and all that end up being a good gambler because they do not end up being a good gambler at all.

I hope that we could see people be at least smart enough to stop when they need to, because there are a lot of people who fail to see that working and they keep on gambling instead of stopping, that's the problem and we should be considering that as a change. I believe that we need to keep thinking it's alright and stop.

[oktana]

It has its good and bad sides so we can’t say if it is good or bad to the society. Unless in a particular society, gambler loose a lot of money, then we can say it can indirectly affect the society. Gambling takes some people out of poverty. There are a few people who are skilled with analysis and they get it right many times, in that case it is useful and is helpful to the society.

[Jody.Drummer]

It has its good and bad sides so we can’t say if it is good or bad to the society. Unless in a particular society, gambler loose a lot of money, then we can say it can indirectly affect the society. Gambling takes some people out of poverty. There are a few people who are skilled with analysis and they get it right many times, in that case it is useful and is helpful to the society.

Yes and the good and bad side of it really depends on how a gambler treats his gambling activities, I understand that gambling can be used as an entertainment activity when we are in boring leisure time but only a few gamblers can really do this kind of action, most of them treat gambling in the wrong way which is because they are deceived or wrong in terms of understanding the chances of winning in gambling, they think it is very easy to realize victory, even though everything they see is tantalizing in fact all of that is nothing more than a temptation so that they act more and more excessive.
In my opinion, the benefits of gambling only provide entertainment but there is absolutely no such thing as success, or I mean there are no consistent results in the long run to always win because after all, gambling will always be an activity that will never be predictable until whenever, meaning that no one can change their life for the better just by gambling, and if that's true then I'm sure there are many people who have followed in that footsteps, but obviously I think it makes no sense to believe in such success with just a little effort.

[wiss19]

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So what I'm trying to conclude is that gambling isn't something you should take as a hobby or as a means of earning just to make a living. So what are your thoughts?

You are only concentrating on the negative aspects of gambling, gambling is a massive industry all over the world that generates huge profits, not only that, due to the sin taxes, governments keep most of those profits for themselves without the need to engage on the business at all.

Casinos also generate a lot of jobs and create a great deal of economic activity, especially since the pandemic began, so while gambling can indeed cause some people to lose way more money than what they can afford, the benefits it bring to society are not small at all.

Sin taxes? I thought you believed that gambling is not wrong or bad? And I don't think that a non-corrupt government will do that even if let say it was a kind of 'sin taxes' are the tax that they are collecting from gambling. Just like the taxes that they have collected from several/other industries, they also use it on their ongoing and planned projects in order to improve the economy of their country.

It's the fault of those who lose too much in gambling and not the gambling itself, so we must not be guilty, especially if we are the ones who benefit from their actions like we are working as a casino staff because I think gambling sites and physical casino won't also exist if not because of them.

[Orpichukwu]

It has its good and bad sides so we can’t say if it is good or bad to the society. Unless in a particular society, gambler loose a lot of money, then we can say it can indirectly affect the society. Gambling takes some people out of poverty. There are a few people who are skilled with analysis and they get it right many times, in that case it is useful and is helpful to the society.

To add to this, the same way gambling has been able to pull a lot of people out of poverty, it's also succeeded in rendering most gambling addicts useless and homeless. Whatever has an advantage also has a disadvantage. It's now left with the gambler to choose which side they want to follow when they get involved in gambling.
 
The main reason why some people see gambling as something that's bad and has a negative effect on society is because they stay close to those who have turned into bad eggs in society due to their serious involvement in gambling.

[Mia Chloe]

Boeing argument at least to me. Because of you take ANYTHING (literally) you can't find some really "good" for humans. everything has some negative aspects and cannot be something "perfect".
I think that probably Is Just matter of how you use something. A knife can help to cook and feed your family... But It can also used to make violence or kill people...

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I think you have literally done a summary. Gambling is actually on the normal sense an arguably neutral act. The view of gambling as a wrong act is usually because of the behaviors as well as  habits and the nasty addictions of gambling addicts. On the other hand if you observe closely you will also notice that people who view gambling as a positive act are definitely doing so based on the statistics and resulting benefits of being a responsible gambler.
As long as gambling activities exist, people will always have different views about it . It's very similar to the reason why everything that has an advantage also comes with certain disadvantages.

[ChiBitCTy]

lol so what are you trying to say? I assume English is not your first language, but I'm having a hard time what you're trying to get at here.  Gambling can absolutely just be a hobby that doesn't lead to anything other than simple fun.  Just like drinking alcohol for me.  I do it just so often that I find it nothing more than a bit of fun.  I'm safe when I do it and I never let it get me in to any trouble.  Why can't gambling be the same? I don't really get what you're saying..