Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should gambling be banned?
Position‹2 of 2

No, gambling should not be banned

This position holds that gambling should remain legal. Opponents of a ban argue that adults may choose how to spend their own money, that prohibition drives the activity to unregulated markets, and that regulation protects gamblers better than a ban would.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Adults are entitled to decide how to spend their own money
  2. Prohibition moves gambling to unregulated markets where gamblers are less safe