The Effects of the Banning Online Gambling
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The Impact of Banning Online Gambling
Introduction
While the focus often falls on the potential dangers of online gambling, the consequences of its prohibition are rarely discussed. This article explores what could happen if online gambling in the USA were legalized and regulated, rather than banned.
Understanding the Ban on Online Gambling
One reason for banning online casinos was to prevent underage gambling. Despite efforts by reputable casinos to verify users' ages, the ban mostly affects legitimate sites, leaving less reputable ones to exploit loopholes using third-party accounts like PayPal or Click2pay.
The Unintended Consequences
Prohibiting a popular activity often leads to efforts to circumvent the law. During the 1920s Prohibition era, speakeasies emerged as secret venues for alcohol consumption. Similarly, shutting down one illegal online casino can simply lead to the emergence of another.
The Benefits of Legalization
Regulating online gambling could ensure that casinos operate transparently and lawfully. It could also prevent criminal organizations from gaining power and wealth, a past mistake that shouldn't be repeated.
Addressing Gambling Addiction
The ban aims to prevent a rise in problem gambling, though there’s little evidence that people who wouldn’t gamble in person would do so online. Statistics show a consistent rate of gambling problems over the last 25 years, suggesting other factors might be at play.
Learning from International Examples
The war on drugs parallels this issue. Despite strict laws, drug problems persist in the USA. In contrast, countries like the Netherlands, where soft drugs are legalized and taxed, report fewer drug problems per capita. Tax revenues fund education, effectively reducing local usage.
Conclusion
The current approach to online gambling may not be the most effective. By learning from past mistakes and international examples, the government has the opportunity to create a more successful and beneficial strategy for managing online gambling in the future.
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