Is Gambling a Vice?

[pawel7777]

Today, there are battles in different countries about whether gambling should be allowed or criminalized. I think gambling is a vice and should be criminalized because the disadvantages outweigh any potential benefits. Gambling addicts are known to commit crimes to pay debts or have mood disorder which most time causes violence and strain in relationships. Gambling increases poverty as the poor are the most likely to gamble away what little money they have. The lure of big money has pushed many gamblers to steal. Some have even committed suicide causing indelible pains in the minds of others.

A lot to unpack here. First of all, gambling is a broad term and could include a lot of things, e.g. is poker gambling? Are charity fundraising raffles gambling? Is it gambling when you happen to have and advantage over the house or a positive expected value bet opportunity?

But assuming we're only talking about the type of gambling when odds are always set in favour of the house and players are expected to lose long-term. Sure, we could ban such, but it's very likely to backfire badly. The idea that if you take the gambling away, all the degenerate gamblers will just magically turn into financially responsible citizens is naive. They'd be likely to replace gambling with something else.
Remember that the vast majority of people who engaged in gambling activities are not addicts who can't control themselves. The ones affected are usually people who have some sort of psychological issues, e.g. being addicted to a dopamine rush etc. If you take gambling away from them they'd jump onto some other unhealthy outlet.
There's also a wider issue with what we call a "nanny state" - a governing style that sees people as children who need to be told what they can and can't do. Generally speaking, it doesn't tend to create strong and responsible individuals. It also creates an impression that anything that's not prohibited by the state must, by definition, be good.

I'm not 100% against the idea of prohibiting certain things though. People are not perfect and there are IQ/temperamental differences between different populations. So if there's something that has a huge negative effect on certain population and it's evident that people are not able to cope with it themselves - than it's justify to ban such thing.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Let me give a strange scenario of what I think gambling is: gambling is like a river, while gamblers are like swimmers. If an individual doesn't know how to swim at all or perhaps only knows a little about how to swim, they must never go into the deepest part of the river; they should therefore stay just in the shallow part and let those that can swim very well go into the deepest part, and if a swimmer is drawing, she or he should therefore call for help.

Who ever allows gambling to have a negative effect on them is because they disobeyed their own decisions and decided to engage in addictive gambling, so let them bear the consequences or they should call for help.

[yohananaomi]

Let me give a strange scenario of what I think gambling is: gambling is like a river, while gamblers are like swimmers. If an individual doesn't know how to swim at all or perhaps only knows a little about how to swim, they must never go into the deepest part of the river; they should therefore stay just in the shallow part and let those that can swim very well go into the deepest part, and if a swimmer is drawing, she or he should therefore call for help.

Who ever allows gambling to have a negative effect on them is because they disobeyed their own decisions and decided to engage in addictive gambling, so let them bear the consequences or they should call for help.

Whatever the name of gambling, in whatever form it is carried out, it is certain that it will have a bad impact on those who do it. The illustration you have made above certainly gives an idea of how to avoid something. As long as it can be done, it must be done immediately and must not exceed your capabilities, even if you ask for help. It's not certain that there will be someone who can help sincerely if you are involved in gambling.If you have more money and it doesn't interfere with daily activities, then you can do it; other than that, it's not allowed.Entering gambling means being ready to get sick and need healing because healing takes time and is not easy.

[Litzki1990]

Today, there are battles in different countries about whether gambling should be allowed or criminalized. I think gambling is a vice and should be criminalized because the disadvantages outweigh any potential benefits. Gambling addicts are known to commit crimes to pay debts or have mood disorder which most time causes violence and strain in relationships. Gambling increases poverty as the poor are the most likely to gamble away what little money they have. The lure of big money has pushed many gamblers to steal. Some have even committed suicide causing indelible pains in the minds of others.

I will share some hilarious photos which depict that gambling is taking a toll on society.

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Do you think gambling is a vice and should be criminalized?

Some countries of the world are directly in favor of gambling and some countries are directly against gambling. Gambling is totally prohibited especially in Muslim countries as it is forbidden in their religion. Gambling is not only forbidden in Muslim countries but there are some poor non-Muslim countries where gambling is generally considered illegal.  People's thinking has changed a lot now, still there are many people who consider gambling as a criminal act. That is why gambling is considered as a criminal act by some people because many people destroy their money and wealth by gambling and many people do not fulfill their proper responsibilities towards the family that is why gambling is considered as a forbidden act in many places.

[ajiz138]

Let me give a strange scenario of what I think gambling is: gambling is like a river, while gamblers are like swimmers. If an individual doesn't know how to swim at all or perhaps only knows a little about how to swim, they must never go into the deepest part of the river; they should therefore stay just in the shallow part and let those that can swim very well go into the deepest part, and if a swimmer is drawing, she or he should therefore call for help.

Who ever allows gambling to have a negative effect on them is because they disobeyed their own decisions and decided to engage in addictive gambling, so let them bear the consequences or they should call for help.

Whatever the name of gambling, in whatever form it is carried out, it is certain that it will have a bad impact on those who do it. The illustration you have made above certainly gives an idea of how to avoid something. As long as it can be done, it must be done immediately and must not exceed your capabilities, even if you ask for help. It's not certain that there will be someone who can help sincerely if you are involved in gambling.If you have more money and it doesn't interfere with daily activities, then you can do it; other than that, it's not allowed.Entering gambling means being ready to get sick and need healing because healing takes time and is not easy.

Gambling is closely related to money, and we all know that money is something very sensitive in life, even many people say money is the source of crime or other bad things, although we know that it depends on the person.

The example you gave illustrates the situation in gambling, and it is our responsibility to be able to realize our limits. For example, if we realize that we can't swim and then force ourselves to swim in a deep river, it's tantamount to suicide, and so is gambling.

[tjtonmoy]

Do you think gambling is a vice and should be criminalized?

I think people use those picture as memes. Although it happens in real life but only those who cannot control their emotions are the ones who falls victim do this. People say that you should gumball responsibly. What does it mean? Well if everyone knew what this mean then we won't see something like this included in those pictures. If you don't have the ability to figure out what is right and what is wrong and going to gamble and going to stop, then gambling is not for you.

Gambling is for entertainment purposes only. However many people are successful in gambling and they can earn from it too. For them it is a way of entertainment and also a way of making some money. But this is a huge but, gamble only when you can afford to lose.

If you gamble carelessly, or for money, it will become an addiction and people will do stupid things. To learn what gambling really is and what is the best approach in this. Then you will understand what gambling really is.

[yohananaomi]

Let me give a strange scenario of what I think gambling is: gambling is like a river, while gamblers are like swimmers. If an individual doesn't know how to swim at all or perhaps only knows a little about how to swim, they must never go into the deepest part of the river; they should therefore stay just in the shallow part and let those that can swim very well go into the deepest part, and if a swimmer is drawing, she or he should therefore call for help.

Who ever allows gambling to have a negative effect on them is because they disobeyed their own decisions and decided to engage in addictive gambling, so let them bear the consequences or they should call for help.

Whatever the name of gambling, in whatever form it is carried out, it is certain that it will have a bad impact on those who do it. The illustration you have made above certainly gives an idea of how to avoid something. As long as it can be done, it must be done immediately and must not exceed your capabilities, even if you ask for help. It's not certain that there will be someone who can help sincerely if you are involved in gambling.If you have more money and it doesn't interfere with daily activities, then you can do it; other than that, it's not allowed.Entering gambling means being ready to get sick and need healing because healing takes time and is not easy.

Gambling is closely related to money, and we all know that money is something very sensitive in life, even many people say money is the source of crime or other bad things, although we know that it depends on the person.

The example you gave illustrates the situation in gambling, and it is our responsibility to be able to realize our limits. For example, if we realize that we can't swim and then force ourselves to swim in a deep river, it's tantamount to suicide, and so is gambling.

The main source is, of course, clear that what you say is true. Money is the source where, if there is no money, then there is no ability to do anything, including gambling. But it is clear that we cannot blame the existence of money, but actually the behavior of the person who uses the money for something that can be good or bad.

Indeed, it is all up to us whether we want to and can not be trapped into not doing it, because as long as the intention not to do it is greater than the desire to do it, it will definitely not happen.

[koang]

Do you think gambling is a vice and should be criminalized?

The legalization of gambling will always cause pros and cons in society.
When a controversial issue arises in society, the final decision rests with the state, which has the authority to determine it.
In my country, gambling is prohibited, and the law explicitly declares any act of gambling as a crime.
Therefore, I will abide by the rule of law and refrain from presenting any arguments.

[yohananaomi]

The legalization of gambling will always cause pros and cons in society.
When a controversial issue arises in society, the final decision rests with the state, which has the authority to determine it.
In my country, gambling is prohibited, and the law explicitly declares any act of gambling as a crime.
Therefore, I will abide by the rule of law and refrain from presenting any arguments.

Every rule that will be made by the government will certainly have an impact on society. It may be approved or rejected, but it is true that in the end the one who determines the policy is the one who makes the rule, the government.
There are advantages and disadvantages to gambling that is prohibited and that is not prohibited. If it is prohibited, there will be people who engage in illegal gambling and that cannot be avoided. However, if approved, it will affect the poor who will be directly affected if they participate in gambling, but there are benefits for the government, who can receive fees from gambling.
But I agree with you that if there is a prohibition, it is wiser not to take action against the law, because again, the ones who lose are the ones who violate it.

[Tribalchief]

I burst out laughing when I read about Rashford not scoring

Gambling is considered as a vice (haram in Islam). Anyway, no matter what your religion is, it's generally not acceptable to gamble money that is not yours or money that are supposed to be used on paying basic expenses.

The world is indeed a crazy place. How on earth does someone borrow money to gamble? It's so sad to see how people take heavy risks with funds that could have changed their lives if invested wisely. And why would someone even bet on Rashford, who has been totally poor this season?

Interestingly, even the crypto community doesn't advise crypto enthusiasts to borrow money to invest in cryptocurrency.

[koang]

The world is indeed a crazy place. How on earth does someone borrow money to gamble? It's so sad to see how people take heavy risks with funds that could have changed their lives if invested wisely. And why would someone even bet on Rashford, who has been totally poor this season?

Interestingly, even the crypto community doesn't advise crypto enthusiasts to borrow money to invest in cryptocurrency.

Yep, because the crypto enthusiasts consist of people who think according to logic

Some think gambling is part of the fun, making a few bets to get the thrill of feeling tense while waiting for the results to win or lose.
Of course, everyone is free to decide what's best for themselves as long as it doesn't harm others.
And I agree with you Investing money wisely is better than taking risks by gambling.

[DragonF]

Let me give a strange scenario of what I think gambling is: gambling is like a river, while gamblers are like swimmers. If an individual doesn't know how to swim at all or perhaps only knows a little about how to swim, they must never go into the deepest part of the river; they should therefore stay just in the shallow part and let those that can swim very well go into the deepest part, and if a swimmer is drawing, she or he should therefore call for help.

Who ever allows gambling to have a negative effect on them is because they disobeyed their own decisions and decided to engage in addictive gambling, so let them bear the consequences or they should call for help.

Nice analogy but  even the best swimmer shouldn’t also go too deep. In gambling, no best gambler. If you claim to be a professional and fail to have a budget you will drown and drowning I mean financial ruin.

[LUCKMCFLY]

I remember when one of my friend was so obsessed that he actually bought games from people deeming it to be sure and he was totally convince and even borrow funds from me and stake the game and the end the game resulted to a loss.

Sorry, I want to ask you, do you also like gambling?
The problem is that you give funds to your friends to gamble. Or maybe you don't know if your friend will use his loan funds to gamble?

I'm just guessing, if you gamble, you definitely know that your friend has borrowed funds to gamble and you should refuse. This is just my opinion.
After he lost, did your friend return the loan to you?
If he loses at gambling and the funds are not returned to you, it seems like your friend is an imprudent and irresponsible person.

I also think the same, when a person lends money to friends it is usually something delicate, because for example if I lend, I don't like to be on top of the person collecting money, I like that they pay me on time and without need to be reminding him, why? because one says that if he lends money to a friend it is to help him and because it is obvious that he knows that that friend will be responsible for the payments.

If the person does not start to see that they have to do something quickly to get paid, then that is already being quite careless, one is in charge of lending, and if the person wants to put it in the pot or wherever, then it is already problem of that person, what matters is that the person pays you your money on time, whatever the rules, that's why I say that lending money to a friend can mean the end of the friendship, so sometimes you get Restrict those things to preserve friendships.

[yohananaomi]

The world is indeed a crazy place. How on earth does someone borrow money to gamble? It's so sad to see how people take heavy risks with funds that could have changed their lives if invested wisely. And why would someone even bet on Rashford, who has been totally poor this season?

Interestingly, even the crypto community doesn't advise crypto enthusiasts to borrow money to invest in cryptocurrency.

Gambling is an addiction, so if they like gambling they will do anything to fulfill they ambition to be able to gamble, just like people who are addicted to drugs will look for it too.
So don't be surprised if there is nothing you can rely on, you will end up going into debt. Indeed, that is the character that is formed. Of course, it is very sad, as you say, but channeling must be done to be able to gamble.

I think it is a good thing that the crypto community does not advise crypto fans to take out loans, to invest in crypto.
But in fact, my view is the opposite. For me, borrowing to invest in crypto is a form of investment the same as buying shares/property etc., but with proper analysis, if you really want to place loan funds, especially in bitcoin and ethereum, the risk is small.

[Penlex_Writer]

Gambling is a harmless activity but individuals give it a negative connotation because of the way they approach it. I think instead of making people believe that gambling is a vice, people should rather be sensitized. The bookies should help to regulate the amount people gamble and forget about their capitalist mentality.