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Contents
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Should gambling be banned?
1.1
What is gambling?
1.1.1
Definition:
1.1.2
Wider definition
2
The case for banning gambling
2.1
What's wrong with gambling?
3
The case against banning gambling
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Should gambling be banned?
What is gambling?
Definition:
Play games of chance for money or anything valuable.
Wider definition
Is any risky activity gambling
The case for banning gambling
What's wrong with gambling?
Games are not always fair, meaning there is only one long term outcome.
Some people become addicted
Losses can be traumatic for some
People can make miscalculations
People can get carried away and lose more than they planned
The case against banning gambling
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