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That's not how proofs work. I can look and see negative cases, but you need for than that to show a net negative effect on society.

• apta 6y ago
  The fact that people lose money for no reason other than delusion that they're going to make a lot of money doing nothing is enough proof. Gambling is fundamentally immoral and parasitic.
  • icebraining 6y ago
    Most players don't hold any such delusion, they just like the thrill of the chance despite knowing it's quite unlikely. Gambling addicts are quite a small percentage, compared to the millions who spend a coffee cup's worth every week on a lottery ticket. If you're going to outlaw an activity because a small percentage can't control themselves, you'll have to outlaw quite a few activities.
    • apta 6y ago
      > If you're going to outlaw an activity because a small percentage can't control themselves, you'll have to outlaw quite a few activities. That would be a good thing overall.