Post by geriatrix on Mar 19, 2016 10:54:00 GMT
Pro:
The economy can always use a boost and legalised gambling could provide that. Offering places to gamble also increases tourism, as indicated by the number of annual visitors to Las Vegas and other gambling havens. Generating billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs worldwide, gambling is an exciting way to stimulate the troubled global economy. When a population is told that they aren't allowed to gamble, it's the first thing that they want to do. Studies of human behaviour indicate that people always want what they can't have, and gambling is no different. It stands to reason that legalising gamling will reduce illegal gaming behaviors. In a time of economic uncertainty, gambling would make it easier for a professional online poker player to support those that he loves the most. Gambling is also a safe, exciting way to relieve stress.
Con:
The act of wagering on the outcome of any given game is a risky one and the gambler may be spending funds that could be better used elsewhere. Ideally, gamblers will only bet what they can afford to lose, but this often isn't the case. Instead, those that like to wager often try to compensate for a big loss by betting more and losing again. Winning a large amount of cash on a wager can be intoxicating, like alcohol and other drugs, the feeling of winning can become addictive. Some gambling addicts firmly believe that they wouldn't have lost their homes, cars and families if gambling had been illegal. It's important to remember to balance this information with personal experience; if you know you're a responsible gamer, you have nothing to worry about. Cities that have legalised gambling tend to also experience an increase in crime rates. Some argue that increased crime is a result of people losing too much money, but others feel that the large amounts of cash associated with gambling lead to an increase in illegal activity. In order to successfully legalise gambling, officials should consider an increased law enforcement presence. There is some indication that those communities with legal gambling see a loss in the amount of revenue garnered by small businesses. In addition to providing exciting recreation opportunities, casinos and other gambling establishments tend to support restaurants, bars and other businesses. When casino visitors come to gamble, they stay for dinner; over time, this tendency can decrease the amount of customers that smaller businesses serve.
The economy can always use a boost and legalised gambling could provide that. Offering places to gamble also increases tourism, as indicated by the number of annual visitors to Las Vegas and other gambling havens. Generating billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs worldwide, gambling is an exciting way to stimulate the troubled global economy. When a population is told that they aren't allowed to gamble, it's the first thing that they want to do. Studies of human behaviour indicate that people always want what they can't have, and gambling is no different. It stands to reason that legalising gamling will reduce illegal gaming behaviors. In a time of economic uncertainty, gambling would make it easier for a professional online poker player to support those that he loves the most. Gambling is also a safe, exciting way to relieve stress.
Con:
The act of wagering on the outcome of any given game is a risky one and the gambler may be spending funds that could be better used elsewhere. Ideally, gamblers will only bet what they can afford to lose, but this often isn't the case. Instead, those that like to wager often try to compensate for a big loss by betting more and losing again. Winning a large amount of cash on a wager can be intoxicating, like alcohol and other drugs, the feeling of winning can become addictive. Some gambling addicts firmly believe that they wouldn't have lost their homes, cars and families if gambling had been illegal. It's important to remember to balance this information with personal experience; if you know you're a responsible gamer, you have nothing to worry about. Cities that have legalised gambling tend to also experience an increase in crime rates. Some argue that increased crime is a result of people losing too much money, but others feel that the large amounts of cash associated with gambling lead to an increase in illegal activity. In order to successfully legalise gambling, officials should consider an increased law enforcement presence. There is some indication that those communities with legal gambling see a loss in the amount of revenue garnered by small businesses. In addition to providing exciting recreation opportunities, casinos and other gambling establishments tend to support restaurants, bars and other businesses. When casino visitors come to gamble, they stay for dinner; over time, this tendency can decrease the amount of customers that smaller businesses serve.
