What Is The Negative Effects Of Gambling?

To the honorable Chuck Morse, after rigorous research I have found that gambling would have a negative impact on New Hampshire. Gambling is the act or practice of risking the loss of something important by taking a chance or acting recklessly. Famously, gambling is prominent in Las Vegas and while it might look like a beautiful place and a perfect tourist destination, gambling has a negative effect on its people. In addition, gambling may seem like a fun activity but it can take a turn for the worse if not controlled. In my opinion gambling should not be legalized in New Hampshire for good of its people. Gambling has gone through three waves of expansion in the US. According to Nelson Rose The first wave of gambling, before the US was founded,

For example, you put in one dollar into the machine and win $1,000, yea the feeling is great but that’s when it all turns for the worst, thus you fool yourself into believing you can keep on winning but end up thousands of dollars in-debt. In addition, the social costs of gambling addictions will eventually impact careers, physical and mental health issues, bankruptcy, divorce, crimes, and treatment. The gamblers will eventually rely on welfare or unemployment benefits, impacting the government, and the costs could reach several billions of dollars per year (Lancelot). Not to mention, evidence also shows that legalized gambling often hurts and even destroys, especially those who are poor. If gambling were illegal, the gambling venues would not be able to promote their lotteries, casinos, or other forms of betting and exploit people who are most vulnerable. In addition to the above reasons for making gambling illegal, are the economic costs that gamblers themselves incur. The average compulsive gambler has debts exceeding $80,000. Additionally, compulsive gamblers affect the lives of family, friends, and business associates. Some of the consequences of gambling include marital disharmony, divorce, child abuse, substance abuse, and suicide attempts. Other social costs surface because of family neglect, embezzlement, theft, and involvement in organized crime