Ethical Problems Of Gambling

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Ethical Problems of Gambling Melissa Wise SOC120: Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility Instructor: Lambert Fooks May 30, 2011 During the last ten years, with the introduction of the National Lottery and the access to online gambling, the growth of gambling has been exceptional. With this extraordinary growth, some serious questions have come up regarding the moral, social and political impact that gambling has on society. There are several different types of gambling which include online gambling, casino gambling, betting races, and even office type “pools”. The most common being online gambling as it offers more options and easy access. “Gambling is a hobby that American consumers demand and it is now an international network online.” (Welch & Crowley, nd) Congress is trying to prohibit online gambling because the government does not earn any tax money. Free online lotteries are contests, sweepstakes and lotteries can all be played easily and for free. There is a website called: www.lotteryguide.com that has a description of the different free online lotteries and will rate them for you. Some offer cash and some offer prizes. Sports Books is a form of online gambling that is through sporting events. “Games that can be wagered upon include: college and professional basketball, professional baseball, college and professional football, professional hockey, amateur and professional soccer, cricket, and rugby.” (Welch & Crowley, nd) It’s as easy as two clicks. Online casinos can make online gambling feel like a real casino environment. These types of websites are very enticing in the fast that they usually will provide a screenshot of the inside of the casino that you are pretending to be at. These websites are easy to enter and are advertised heavily. Within minutes, you can link your bank account information to the

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