Is Gambling a Vice?

[Cantsay]

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

All those images you displayed in the op are memes that were created from behavior of those that are addicted to gambling -‘like for the one that went on to use his wife’s money to stake on sporty bet, that’s an extreme case of gambling addiction were you start to use people’s money or even selling your properties at a very low price just so that you could have money to fund your gambling account.

If gambling is done right, I don’t think you’ll see this type of images and just like every other addiction I don’t think it should be criminalized instead proper gambling habit should be taught.

[Igebotz]

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

All those images you displayed in the op are memes that were created from behavior of those that are addicted to gambling -‘like for the one that went on to use his wife’s money to stake on sporty bet, that’s an extreme case of gambling addiction were you start to use people’s money or even selling your properties at a very low price just so that you could have money to fund your gambling account.

You can not rule out the possibility of some gamblers engaging in this type of behavior. This possibility explains why some people have an incorrect perception of gambling. Even though people with this type of behavior are in the minority, their actions and activities give the impression that gambling is the cause, so people tend to blame gambling rather than the gambler. This is concerning to society, to the point where some jurisdictions have introduced legislation to prohibit gambling activities. Even though some of these bills did not pass, it is clear that these gambling addicts are causing problems for many people.

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

If gambling is done right, I don’t think you’ll see this type of images and just like every other addiction I don’t think it should be criminalized instead proper gambling habit should be taught.

There are always extreme cases in everything, and there are people from both sides. Gambling is not inherently bad. The gambler defines it because it reflects his behavior. Since some people find happiness and pleasure in gambling, it should not be considered illegal, as you have noted, and I agree that proper gambling practices should be internalized among gamblers, particularly newcomers. 

[Rruchi man]

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

Not all vices are criminal vices; some vices are just vices that there should be a lot of awareness raised on so that people do not adopt such behaviors and become problems to themselves and to their immediate family. Gambling, although some people may argue that it is not a vice, I am of the opinion that it can become advice if it starts becoming a problem affecting your relationship with your family, your friends, and even people around you.

[LogitechMouse]

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.

If that's the case then we should criminalize drinking liquor and smoking cigarettes then because both of them are considered vices as well, right?

I don't see any reason for gambling to be criminalized especially now that most of the countries are allowing regulated casinos to continue their operations. That would affect the country through lesser taxes if that happens. Yes, there are many disadvantages of gambling especially for those addicted ones, but getting addicted to gambling is our choice. We choose to spend more time and money in gambling and we can't control ourselves hence, we got addicted. We've seen addicted ones committing crimes, but it's their choice to do it, and that's their fault.

Overall, just no.

[0t3p0t]

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

Not all vices are criminal vices; some vices are just vices that there should be a lot of awareness raised on so that people do not adopt such behaviors and become problems to themselves and to their immediate family. Gambling, although some people may argue that it is not a vice, I am of the opinion that it can become advice if it starts becoming a problem affecting your relationship with your family, your friends, and even people around you.

Vices are not good since it is what it is. It becomes a vice because we are spending too much time for it instead of us having family bonding or the like. It's like cigarettes, alcoholic drinks, video games and more that if we can't help stopping the urge then it will become a negative one to us instead of having it as an entertainment.

[summonerrk]

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?

It's probably a vice. And not a small one. I know people who play computer games all the time, but they can give it up at any time. But problem gamblers spend all their money on this hobby and can't stop gambling or betting.

[SmartGold01]

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

Not all vices are criminal vices; some vices are just vices that there should be a lot of awareness raised on so that people do not adopt such behaviors and become problems to themselves and to their immediate family. Gambling, although some people may argue that it is not a vice, I am of the opinion that it can become advice if it starts becoming a problem affecting your relationship with your family, your friends, and even people around you.

You are right that's why it's mandatory to apply moderate gambling. When talks about vice we should look out to things that easily leads to vice, prostitution, clubbing and watching of pornography and to anything that would caused a serious problems such as mental health and physical health and says of human behavioral activities. If all these are found there then we can say it's a vice and of course if everyone gamble responsibility there would be no vice and can't still see it as one in my opinion.

[JoyMarsha]

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.

Nothing on earth that is created by human beings that doesn't have its advantages and disadvantages on peoples lives. We can't because of that verge for it to be stopped without first learning the easiest way to avoid the effects on our lives.

We are taught that we shouldn't depend on gambling for a living, gamble with small money, or take gambling as fun. A gambler avoiding such instructions will have him or herself to be blamed for what becomes of their life from gambling.

[Legion]

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.

Nothing on earth that is created by human beings that doesn't have its advantages and disadvantages on peoples lives. We can't because of that verge for it to be stopped without first learning the easiest way to avoid the effects on our lives.

We are taught that we shouldn't depend on gambling for a living, gamble with small money, or take gambling as fun. A gambler avoiding such instructions will have him or herself to be blamed for what becomes of their life from gambling.

Yes, every man made thing in this world has his or her good and bad sides, so also is with gambling. Hence, one needs to be in a position of discerning how to handle the risks and their consequences in our daily lives before involving ones self in it. Virtually everyone is endlessly trained not to concentrate on gambling as an earning somewhere, but as a mode of leisure that has its own limits. However, if a person does not adhere to these rules and just begin to play recklessly, of course, they are going to respond accordingly in terms of monetary or even emotional losses, and in the end they are going to be the one who is going to embrace the consequences of their actions.

[bitterguy28]

When talks about vice we should look out to things that easily leads to vice, prostitution, clubbing and watching of pornography and to anything that would caused a serious problems such as mental health and physical health and says of human behavioral activities.

gambling definitely becomes a vice once it becomes an addiction and it’s affecting not only yourself but your whole family as well

many vices you mentioned are associated with gambling though i think it has more to do with the place of where gambling takes place and not because of gambling itself i think there are safer, healthier ways to gamble by choosing a location where it doesn’t allow such things



 

[bisdak40]

As gambling is a source of entertainment if it becomes an addiction and cannot be controlled the person will be affected by its negative effects which can cause harm on his/her physical and mental health some become violent where there is a change in behavior like that one topic posted here that is how it becomes a vice. As a responsible gambler, we must control when we gamble to not succumb to addiction.

[Cryptsafe]

As gambling is a source of entertainment if it becomes an addiction and cannot be controlled the person will be affected by its negative effects which can cause harm on his/her physical and mental health some become violent where there is a change in behavior like that one topic posted here that is how it becomes a vice. As a responsible gambler, we must control when we gamble to not succumb to addiction.

I think self discipline can better stop addiction. Putting up with your gambling budget would really mean you controlling your gambling urge and putting yourself on a check.  Doing this would save you the negative effects attached of being a gambler. I believe nobody gambles with the aim of having issues but to have fun and some to make earns meet but however the case may be, there is always something to win and something to loose but this does not really call for social vices and one constituting a nuisance in the society.
Little wonder it is advised to always gamble with funds you can afford to lose if it ends otherwise and not in your favour so you do not feel the impact since you are gambling for fun and not for profit.

[SmartGold01]

When talks about vice we should look out to things that easily leads to vice, prostitution, clubbing and watching of pornography and to anything that would caused a serious problems such as mental health and physical health and says of human behavioral activities.

gambling definitely becomes a vice once it becomes an addiction and it’s affecting not only yourself but your whole family as well

many vices you mentioned are associated with gambling though i think it has more to do with the place of where gambling takes place and not because of gambling itself i think there are safer, healthier ways to gamble by choosing a location where it doesn’t allow such things

That's why as human or as a gambler we shouldn't be that controlled by our emotions and greed because lot of people who became addicted to gambling is as a result of not willing to reduced their activities. And of course it leads to vice when a gambler totally forget everything that would cause and leads to addiction, that is why I still advocate for moderate and responsible gambling.

[Legion]

When talks about vice we should look out to things that easily leads to vice, prostitution, clubbing and watching of pornography and to anything that would caused a serious problems such as mental health and physical health and says of human behavioral activities.

gambling definitely becomes a vice once it becomes an addiction and it’s affecting not only yourself but your whole family as well

many vices you mentioned are associated with gambling though i think it has more to do with the place of where gambling takes place and not because of gambling itself i think there are safer, healthier ways to gamble by choosing a location where it doesn’t allow such things

That's why as human or as a gambler we shouldn't be that controlled by our emotions and greed because lot of people who became addicted to gambling is as a result of not willing to reduced their activities. And of course it leads to vice when a gambler totally forget everything that would cause and leads to addiction, that is why I still advocate for moderate and responsible gambling.

Indeed, it is right to say that balance and self-control are very paramount to our lives, and especially when it comes to gambling. Self control is a representative virtue here that makes one not to be deployed by greed and thus obtain wisdom in decision-making. When one is unable to refrain from playing even when losses have been realized then it is likely that one will be headed for bigger issues which is gambling addiction. Therefore, to be wiser and a responsible gambler is the most productive way that will help avoid unnecessary gambling risks.

[SmartGold01]

When talks about vice we should look out to things that easily leads to vice, prostitution, clubbing and watching of pornography and to anything that would caused a serious problems such as mental health and physical health and says of human behavioral activities.

gambling definitely becomes a vice once it becomes an addiction and it’s affecting not only yourself but your whole family as well

many vices you mentioned are associated with gambling though i think it has more to do with the place of where gambling takes place and not because of gambling itself i think there are safer, healthier ways to gamble by choosing a location where it doesn’t allow such things

That's why as human or as a gambler we shouldn't be that controlled by our emotions and greed because lot of people who became addicted to gambling is as a result of not willing to reduced their activities. And of course it leads to vice when a gambler totally forget everything that would cause and leads to addiction, that is why I still advocate for moderate and responsible gambling.

Indeed, it is right to say that balance and self-control are very paramount to our lives, and especially when it comes to gambling. Self control is a representative virtue here that makes one not to be deployed by greed and thus obtain wisdom in decision-making. When one is unable to refrain from playing even when losses have been realized then it is likely that one will be headed for bigger issues which is gambling addiction. Therefore, to be wiser and a responsible gambler is the most productive way that will help avoid unnecessary gambling risks.

You know there are a lot of gamblers who are facing much difficulties in decision making in terms of controlling their greed index, some people are aggressive gambler or do I say they are revenge gamblers where if they are losing they don't care and what they thinks is the amount they would make in next round of next bet. I have seen lot of people with this behavior where they would want to accumulate winning before exiting the gambling site while there are other who applies responsible gambling practice which is also know to be moderate gambling where they are not being control by greed.