Do you feel lucky? Do you? Almost everyone’s gambled at some point in his life, laying down money on everything from lottery tickets to Vegas poker tables. The thrill of chasing that elusive jackpot has turned gambling into a multi-billion-dollar industry, but there’s a personal risk that comes with every wager. With nearly 500 casinos currently open for business in the U.S. has legalized gambling gone too far?
Again, this makes no sense. When Prohibition was repealed, did Al Capone-style gangsters continue to sell booze? A black market can persist only if certain forms of gambling remain illegal. If the government respected the right of adults to engage in peaceful, honest transactions, the only forms of gambling that would remain illegal would be those involving fraud and those involving children. There would not be a very big demand for either.
Next Argument
Biweekly updates on new debates and experts
Please check your email to confirm your subscription.
© 2008 Opposing Views, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Opposing Views, Inc. is not responsible for the content posted on this website. Please view full disclaimer under Terms
Expert Verified
