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Why Sports Betting Should Not Be Legalized

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Why Should We Legalize Gambling

Gambling can lead to a range of problems, but the addiction can happen to anyone. No one can predict who will develop an addiction to gambling. The activity can be described on a spectrum, ranging. Gambling attracts people with little money who are desperate for a windfall. These are the people who can least afford to lose money. They should be protected from the temptation to gamble. Gambling should be banned, or at least very tightly controlled.