The arguments for and against casino gambling contained in this report were taken from articles and reports written in these jurisdictions and from public hearing testimonies in this state. Proponents of casino gambling argue that its economic impact is overwhelmingly positive. Oct 20, 2016 No serious argument against gambling from a social perspective can deny that legalized gaming in its various forms is a rich tax resource. However, these arguments against gambling suggest that, despite the huge tax increases and the social causes that are supported by gambling tax revenues, social costs out-weigh the benefits. Nov 20, 2013 The prevalence of problem gambling appears to be the strongest argument against legal online gambling, but even that argument breaks down upon closer inspection. First of all, problem gambling has not destroyed society in the UK since the UK legalized online gambling. Excessive computer gaming seems to share a number of behavioral and cognitive symptoms with gambling addiction (which is officially recognized as a psychological problem). When gambling addiction was initially suggested as a psychological disorder, many of the same arguments were made against the diagnosis that are today being made against. Jan 23, 2017 Critics of online gambling seem to have an endless supply of talking points, which they trot out whenever the topic of legalizing the activity comes up. Some of their arguments sound menacing enough, but when you kick the tires and pop the hood the case against legalizing and regulating online.

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Voting Style:	Open	Point System:	7 Point
Started:	12/31/2013	Category:	Entertainment
Updated:	5 years ago	Status:	Post Voting Period
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Pro

1st round, acceptance
2nd round case
3rd round attack opponents case
4th round defend case
5th round conclusion
No surprise points or forfeiting please.

Con

Hello. Thank you for the challenge. I accept.

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mcalcara forfeited this round.

Con

Since pro has not stated her case, I will propose the case.
Gambling is wrong because it's like cheating, stealing and lying.
Cheating= to practice fraud or deceit (dictionary.com)
Stealing=to take, get, or win insidiously, surreptitiously, subtly, or by chance (dictionary.com)
Lying=something intended or serving to convey a false impression; imposture (dictionary.com)
The direct definition for gambling though is;
the act or practice of risking the loss of something important by taking a chance or acting recklessly. (Dictionary.com)
So my question to pro is, why is gambling okay according to my examples and the dictionary's definitions?

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This wasn't a very stable debate so voters vote who you see deserves the vote. And if that means no votes at all then that's what we deserve. Pro and I have FF's do to personal situations. Maybe pro and I can redebate on husband make sure no FF's at all. Thank you.

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Reasons for voting decision: More rounds forfeited by Pro.

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Reasons for voting decision: S/g to pro because of con's multiple errors in the last round. Both sides broke the rules by forfeiting, so neither side gets the conduct point. Arguments to neither side because con never really made the link clear between gambling, lying, cheating, and stealing. Sources to neither side because neither side used necessary sources.

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Reasons for voting decision: Con's round two argument was never refuted. She also forfeited less

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