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Should sports gambling be legal in all 50 States

Recently a NJ Congressman introduced a bill that would make sports gambling legal in the U.S. This bill would add 46 states to the 4 that already make it legal, athough only Montana and Nevada that offer these services.
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#3 \| 243 days ago centerofuniverse (+)	moderation is the key. that doesn't mean it's the government's right to impose that moderation. eating a ton of mcdonald's food is horrible for you. i don't think many people want the government to limit how often you can go to mcdonald's. i can also understand how damaging sports gambling can be for someone with an addiction. my dad's an alcoholic. that doesn't mean that alcohol should be illegal. alcohol can be abused. food can be abused. the lottery can be abused. i think it's dangerous when we start trying to protect people from themselves. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#1 \| 245 days ago huskerdoug2009 (+)	I would say, as someone who has had sports gambling as an addiction for the better part of 23 years this would continue to ruin people's life's more than most will ever know or acknowledge. Most sports fans aren't hardcore sports gamblers, so they have no idea how much of an issue this is. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#2 \| 244 days ago redmiston (+)	As with anything in life... Moderation is key! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#3 \| 243 days ago centerofuniverse (+)	moderation is the key. that doesn't mean it's the government's right to impose that moderation. eating a ton of mcdonald's food is horrible for you. i don't think many people want the government to limit how often you can go to mcdonald's. i can also understand how damaging sports gambling can be for someone with an addiction. my dad's an alcoholic. that doesn't mean that alcohol should be illegal. alcohol can be abused. food can be abused. the lottery can be abused. i think it's dangerous when we start trying to protect people from themselves. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#4 \| 243 days ago ianthesurveyer (+)	We have unemployment at it's highest right now and you want to make gambling legal everywhere? Look at what gambling does to the crime levels everywhere gambling is legal. i am for gambling with limitations like the rest of you, but some of those limitations should limit the number of states it is legal in. This also opens the door for easy access to a very bad addiction. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#5 \| 242 days ago jaybrockstar (+)	The integrity of the game today is already hard to maintain. Point shaving scandals, The Tim Donaghy fiasco, Mob ties in Hockey. Why in the hell would we want to consider gambling on sports. I am sure it is fun to wager in your Office Bracket or your Super Bowl pools, but Legal Sports betting just seems like a bad idea. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#6 \| 242 days ago inkdancer7 (+)	I'd say yes. But with limits. I mean you could ruin yourself for life, or be extremely well of. It's just pure chance, unless you hack the casino :/ Enter the poll to see my answer
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#7 \| 239 days ago cygnumvignesh89 (+)	no...because,,,sports is a gentle mans game...there in no plase for gambling here...honesty wins Enter the poll to see my answer
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#8 \| 239 days ago derms33 (+)	YES! I would feel alot safer w/o having to worry about police and a "bookie" operation. They could just add Ohio and I'd be happy! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#9 \| 239 days ago blondbamagirl (+)	Whether or not to gamble should be an individuals choice. However, everyone has their limits. If you can't afford it, don't do it and if you do it knowing that you can't afford it then you'll just have to accept the conquences of your actions whatever they may be Enter the poll to see my answer
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#10 \| 233 days ago Soccerchica (+)	(Edited by Soccerchica) I think that sports gambling is a individuals choice, but also its nobody elses fault if that individual looses loads of money. But also gambling is never exactly a good thing.
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#11 \| 229 days ago SaraBear (+)	jaybrockstar wrote: The integrity of the game today is already hard to maintain. Point shaving scandals, The Tim Donaghy fiasco, Mob ties in Hockey. Why in the hell would we want to consider gambling on sports. I am sure it is fun to wager in your Office Bracket or your Super Bowl pools, but Legal Sports betting just seems like a bad idea. I agree, not only is legal sports gambling a bad addiction for some, but the establishments for each respective sport is also taking a piece of the action. Now you do not know if you are watching a real game, or one that is tampered with and ill produced! Set limits, and especially set them within the sports institutions!!! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#12 \| 229 days ago gjb740 (+)	I think sports gambling should be legal and the only reason its not is because the goverment can't find a way to tax a person on there winnings. How is the stock market any different then betting on a sport. Thestock market in my eyes is legal gambling on a company to have high earnings over a period of time. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#13 \| 228 days ago wasifji (+)	Enter the poll to see my answer
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#14 \| 227 days ago jmatronick (+)	SPORTS SHOULD NOT BE GAMBLING...IF IT IS WE CANT GET A REAL GOOD SPORTS MAN.... Enter the poll to see my answer
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#15 \| 227 days ago Haroon_Danish (+)	I agree with people(s) who don't like gambling in play but this point was not true if we have gambling so we cant have good players, supoese in a Cricket match if we have a specail and well Batsman so he can hit a four and six but if we don't have great player so no gambling works, now come to nagative point belong to my Answer (Limited Gambling)) Please don't fix the match. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#16 \| 226 days ago clinttostiman (+)	I believe that sports gambling should be treated as any other type of gambling. There are too many life-styles out there and we gotta keep em full. BE AMERICAN AND LOVE IT Enter the poll to see my answer
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#17 \| 223 days ago chandna (+)	(Edited by Anthonyg7575) It should be in limit. Because people once gambled can't easily leave that bull s* thing. They leave it only when they have nothing to loose... Play safe** Edited for language... Enter the poll to see my answer
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#18 \| 223 days ago Anthonyg7575 (+)	Why the hell not? I mean, most states have lotteries which is really no different......and that has also caused addiction to some. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#19 \| 222 days ago jtennesseelover (+)	cygnumvignesh89 wrote: no...because,,,sports is a gentle mans game...there in no plase for gambling here...honesty wins Dude shut up!!!!! You are so not a gentle man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol lol lol lol lol lol Enter the poll to see my answer
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#20 \| 222 days ago THE_MAN (+)	let's hope if they allow it, make it any age... not 21 Enter the poll to see my answer
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#21 \| 221 days ago kiran143 (+)	the addiction of gambling is really the irresponsibility of that person and we must not encourage this type of addiction but we cant stop them so the only way to get a good result is to keep a min. age limit to play and that should consider the studies and future of the students so that it would not affect them Enter the poll to see my answer
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#22 \| 221 days ago fivemccarthys (+)	centerofuniverse wrote: moderation is the key. that doesn't mean it's the government's right to impose that moderation. eating a ton of mcdonald's food is horrible for you. i don't think many people want the government to limit how often you can go to mcdonald's. i can also understand how damaging sports gambling can be for someone with an addiction. my dad's an alcoholic. that doesn't mean that alcohol should be illegal. alcohol can be abused. food can be abused. the lottery can be abused. i think it's dangerous when we start trying to protect people from themselves. I totally agree! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#23 \| 220 days ago Hiawatha (+)	cygnumvignesh89 wrote: no...because,,,sports is a gentle mans game...there in no plase for gambling here...honesty wins I would tend to agree with you, but the lack of gentlemen that own teams, play for teams, and sit in Congress make me a bit cynical. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#24 \| 220 days ago Hiawatha (+)	Like liquor, hard drugs, guns, and porn, the government wants to regulate what's available and tax it when they can. But if the government won't let the people have it, they will get it anyway. Prohibition, the drug war, assault weapons, and kiddie porn are all proof of that. For crying out loud, PEOPLE are smuggled and trafficked in the US. I'm not trying to equate gambling with the worst of moral depravity. My point is, if you want to gamble, you don't have to go far to get your fix. The internet will be your source just like it seems to be for all things currently illegal. I'd be interested to see which Native American casino is the first to try and open a sports book. It's probably a far more complicated feat than I know, but I'm shocked they haven't tried. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#25 \| 219 days ago rick_medina (+)	(Edited by rick_medina) Some, myself included, would suggest that with online sports betting, gambling has already been legalized in our 50 states. With certain restrictions and limitations to protect the consumer from both the industry and his or herself I for one would be in favor of national legislation to legalize sports betting in the U.S. and here are a few reasons why. 1. The economy. With our local, state, and national governments clamoring about finding new revenue streams, a system of taxation and fees would have the potential to generate millions of dollars. 2. Crime. By legalization we would be taking a bite out crime by removing a source of income to the likes of organized crime and we can weaken they're strength in country. 3. Provide additional revenue that can be used to help fund addiction and awareness programs that we all can agree are sorely needed. l'll end by saying here in Illinois we allow betting on horse racing, and correct me if wrong. But isn't horse racing a sport?? I say whats good for the goose is good for the gander. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#26 \| 219 days ago lethalstyx (+)	Everything needs limits. It gives so much more interest in sports... only problem is, is the cheaters and $$$ going to the big corperations... but other gives a whole new aspect for new and old sports fans. Plus, there would less illegal betting goin around... I have a question tho: How do we control betting? Enter the poll to see my answer
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#27 \| 216 days ago MrOrangeman (+)	(Edited by MrOrangeman) Enter the poll to see my answer

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#28 \| 215 days ago jeetkaybee (+)	Sports is a different ball game....betting in sports will only ruin it and the players....commitment & dedication for the sports will go hayware....it will no more remain for gentlemen.... Enter the poll to see my answer

#29 \| 213 days ago karthasuresh (+)	no problem with these, but there should be some limits. Enter the poll to see my answer

#30 \| 211 days ago Poli_ (+)	bet the nation regrets this decision SNAP!!! Enter the poll to see my answer
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#31 \| 208 days ago timmaone (+)	I see a lot of talk about moderation - that only works if something can be morally justifiable. Gambling is wrong - not just entertainment . To win at gambling - someone else has to lose. There is no exchange of value, unless someone is claiming that they enjoy losing??? Moderation in a vice is still a vice. Moderate spouse abuse is still abuse...moderate murder is still murder... no, they aren't all equal - but if something has no moral value then it isn't valuable - even in moderation. Enter the poll to see my answer

#32 \| 207 days ago Kmacnealy1 (+)	Absolutely! the individual states could use the extra income generated from this instead of watching it go illegally or to the few states who do allow it. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#33 \| 206 days ago cubsgirl (+)	if it's one state or all fifty. if a game is going to be rigged it is going to be. and as far as addiction. we all have demons we fight everyday. there just not the same ones. so we cant quit doing things because someone else has a problem with it. the revenue from gambling would help. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#34 \| 206 days ago SuperAstrosfan (+)	The laws are not supposed to hold back individual's choices.If they're going to lose all of their money it's their choice. Don't forget about Freedom, we are in America aren't we? Enter the poll to see my answer
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#35 \| 201 days ago m1773r (+)	Should drugs? Not only that, gambling has been proven to ruin what all was once pure with sports... Enter the poll to see my answer

#36 \| 201 days ago missliz (+)	Gambling is like everything else...Its a personal choice! Point blank period! If you dont want to Gamble...Dont! I dont gamble but I think that a person should have the right to choose. If you have an addiction I sympathize with you but you will gamble if its legal or illegal...as with all addictions the legal status doesnt effect supply and demand. People need to take PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY for their actions. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#37 \| 200 days ago kmmu95 (+)	Gambling is a choice and most of the time just because it is made illegal doesn't mean people will stop gambling. They will keep gambling because they are addicted to it. I say that sports gambling should have some limits because it will help stop people from going over the top and spending all of their money. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#38 \| 199 days ago aperson18 (+)	I do think that it should be legal but people who can't handle it responsibliy shouldn't do it because it could sometimes get out of control.Some people dont kno how to control their actions and b4 u kno it all of their money will b gone and they will have mad a bad choice.Thats just my opinon but some people might not think the same as me. =) Enter the poll to see my answer
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#39 \| 199 days ago aperson18 (+)	I do think that it should be legal but people who can't handle it responsibliy shouldn't do it because it could sometimes get out of control.Some people dont kno how to control their actions and b4 u kno it all of their money will b gone and they will have mad a bad choice.Thats just my opinon but some people might not think the same as me. =) Enter the poll to see my answer
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#40 \| 197 days ago BBallboy1888 (+)	Well if people are too stupid to gamble their a## off they don't deserve that money anyway but if you do it in moderation thats fine with me Enter the poll to see my answer
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#41 \| 197 days ago kmmu95 (+)	BBallboy1888 wrote: Well if people are too stupid to gamble their a## off they don't deserve that money anyway but if you do it in moderation thats fine with me good point... Enter the poll to see my answer
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#42 \| 196 days ago dafy76 (+)	Now with the internet it is already legal to gamble where ever you are in the world, so does it really matter if this bill pass or not. People are already gambling. The only thing this bill do, it will able the state and the government to get a piece of the cake in taxes. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#43 \| 196 days ago Bilas (+)	its a cruel thing that allowing the sports gambling......!!!! Enter the poll to see my answer

#44 \| 196 days ago customercare31 (+)	Temperance, self-control and moderation are not everybody's and anybodys' cake to eat. "You can take a horse to water but you cannot make it drink" - is a very old adage. Try as you may to impose restrictions, the people in general think otherwise. The Govt. has to fill its treasury - be it at anybody's cost. The public too love to break restrictions. After all laws are made to be broken. Our lawyers are definitely well qualified and efficient enough for this. I mean, their hardearned (not for sure that they are) degrees are more for tracing ways and means to discover loopholes and flaws, lest how else would they fill their coffers, and, on what basis will the people have faith in their abilities and capabilities. There are pros and cons to each and every inference. Gambling too is good and bad in its own ways. It is we who have to decide whether it will do more good or more bad. Shakespeare has sagaciousy and wisely said - Nothing is good or bad but thinking makes it so. My humble feeling is that it is a good thing for the rich and people with extra income to spare but not for addicts who do not have the resources but still push their dirty noses in and spoil theirs' as also their family's lives. If any restrictions have to come, then there should be some track on the income of the person going to gamble and limitations put on the percentage of such income that he may invest in gambling. Any breakage of this law should attract stringent action to curb this menace of spreading one's legs outside the length of the blanket they have. MAY GOOD SENSE PREVAIL IN ALL.
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#45 \| 196 days ago yeheun1998 (+)	You should not gamble too much because sports go topsy turvy and if you gamble too much then people who are bad tempered will get out of control. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#46 \| 182 days ago radiowave000 (+)	ianthesurveyer wrote: We have unemployment at it's highest right now and you want to make gambling legal everywhere? Look at what gambling does to the crime levels everywhere gambling is legal. i am for gambling with limitations like the rest of you, but some of those limitations should limit the number of states it is legal in. This also opens the door for easy access to a very bad addiction. Gosh let's control all the little people's lives so they only do what we think is good for them, 'cause only we well intention people know best... give it a rest Also, What does Legal gambling do to crime levels? I always hear that used,but never do I see real facts. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#47 \| 181 days ago tuskasorous (+)	WHY NOT YOU EARNED THE MONEY IF YOU WANT TO THROW IT AWAY ON GAMBLING THEN ITS YOUR CHOICE, YOUR MONEY YOUR CHOOSE Enter the poll to see my answer
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#48 \| 176 days ago noewal91 (+)

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#49 \| 175 days ago deshmukh_snehal23 (+)	Gambling is the worst thing ever and it should be stopped to get a good sportsman Enter the poll to see my answer
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#50 \| 175 days ago swimchix100 (+)	gambling is kinda stupid...but i mean ppl prette much do the SAME thing 4 horse races they bet money and if u lose u u dnt get money..... ther should definalty b a limit Enter the poll to see my answer
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#51 \| 175 days ago swimchix100 (+)	gambling is kinda stupid...but i mean ppl prette much do the SAME thing 4 horse races they bet money and if u lose u u dnt get money..... ther should definalty b a limit Enter the poll to see my answer
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#52 \| 175 days ago lawallen16 (+)	HEY SWEETY.....IF PEOPLE WANT TO GAMBLE...IN THIS WORLD, THEY WILL TRY THEIR HARDEST TO FIGURE A WAY TO PASS IT....SOONER OR LATER.....THATS WHY MOST ARE JUST LIKE THIS FELLER WHO GAMBLE TO FAR....LOL Enter the poll to see my answer
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#53 \| 171 days ago godzilla142 (+)	no that is illegal here!!!! Enter the poll to see my answer

#54 \| 171 days ago godzilla142 (+)	no that is illegal here!!!! Enter the poll to see my answer

#55 \| 170 days ago cutters15 (+)	(Edited by cutters15) I think that people should be able to do what they want, but with some restrictions. People should be responsible for their own actions and take the consequences as they come. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#56 \| 166 days ago im_yours1_18_94 (+)	i could not just chose one of those because if it is someone choice to make so every state can gamble on sports then its the people who do it its there fault and thats my opion.

#57 \| 159 days ago Astromike07 (+)	(Edited by Astromike07) Absolutely not! In this econemy/recession, are you serious? People (mainly us guys) can't control ourselves and would eventually end up losing our hard earned money, among other things. It would also cause a big increase in crime if we had it in all 50 states as well (some people are poor losers). If you ask me its just fine in Vegas. Enter the poll to see my answer

#58 \| 157 days ago paok3245 (+)	wether it gets legalized or not it doesnt matter because people will still use the biggest and most trusted offshore sportsbook: BOOKMAKER
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#59 \| 155 days ago deadlysportman (+)	easy to make money Enter the poll to see my answer

#60 \| 154 days ago yashi0912 (+)	its an illegal act Enter the poll to see my answer

#61 \| 154 days ago heebjluv (+)	Do I need to mention the amount of people who do illegal office pools for the NCAA tourny.People are going to gamble illegal or not the states could regulate sports gambling and make a ton of money off it they are always cring about state deficits this could go a long to fixing that. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#62 \| 154 days ago dibs789 (+)	There should be no limits to sports gambling. Last time I checked this country was based on your freedoms. Just cuz someone cant control themself doesnt mean that limits should be imposed, that's their own fault. They have groups you can check yourself into if you have a problem. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#63 \| 152 days ago vedavyas_g507 (+)	Though the Gambling is isn't a very good thing. But some limitations may not make any harm(hope so).So all the 50 states get their chance to prove themselves by getting a chance. Because it might just help for getting atleast a chance for once to get going by proving. Enter the poll to see my answer

#64 \| 149 days ago littlefox06 (+)	ok, so if the gov are worrying about this.... you hav to wonder about when the stimulous package will finally be put through if they are only working on abolishing sports bidding? Enter the poll to see my answer

#65 \| 149 days ago h_quinx_c (+)	I believe that the main reason why sports is created is to promote good health , discover individual strenght / talents and to meet new friends around the world. Let's keep it that way...vices such as GAMBLINGS should not be an option for you to love or be in sports. Enter the poll to see my answer

#66 \| 143 days ago Jeebus (+)	Everyone knows it's already going on. Just legalize it so it can be properly regulated. Then the bookies can sue you, instead of breaking your legs. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#67 \| 142 days ago gymnasthk (+)	centerofuniverse wrote: moderation is the key. that doesn't mean it's the government's right to impose that moderation. eating a ton of mcdonald's food is horrible for you. i don't think many people want the government to limit how often you can go to mcdonald's. i can also understand how damaging sports gambling can be for someone with an addiction. my dad's an alcoholic. that doesn't mean that alcohol should be illegal. alcohol can be abused. food can be abused. the lottery can be abused. i think it's dangerous when we start trying to protect people from themselves. i totally w/ u. its the person's choice to become addicted to it. gambling is fun but u have to know wehn to stop...if not, u become its slave. whenever u dont get soemthing tht u dont want, u have this huge urge to do it again and again until ur broke. ppl r the ones tht make the choice to b addicted to it not gambling itself. Enter the poll to see my answer

#68 \| 139 days ago Jeebus (+)	gymnasthk wrote: i totally w/ u. its the person's choice to become addicted to it. gambling is fun but u have to know wehn to stop...if not, u become its slave. whenever u dont get soemthing tht u dont want, u have this huge urge to do it again and again until ur broke. ppl r the ones tht make the choice to b addicted to it not gambling itself. We all seem to agree that moderation is the key, but nobody has a choice to become an addict. They do choose whether or not to start gambling, but like any addiction, it can consume you. The inherent risks are what make it such a controversial topic. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#69 \| 139 days ago gymnasthk (+)	Jeebus wrote: We all seem to agree that moderation is the key, but nobody has a choice to become an addict. They do choose whether or not to start gambling, but like any addiction, it can consume you. The inherent risks are what make it such a controversial topic. true dat but when u start gambling, its ur choice to continue a lot or stop or a little. =/ Enter the poll to see my answer
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#70 \| 138 days ago Jeebus (+)	gymnasthk wrote: true dat but when u start gambling, its ur choice to continue a lot or stop or a little. =/ When you first start, that's true. But like any addiction, it can quickly overwhelm you. The only things I've ever been addicted to are caffeine and nicotine, but I'm a corrections officer at a max security prison. I've known A LOT of addicts, and I've seen how hazardous an addiction can be. Enter the poll to see my answer

#71 \| 138 days ago gymnasthk (+)	Jeebus wrote: When you first start, that's true. But like any addiction, it can quickly overwhelm you. The only things I've ever been addicted to are caffeine and nicotine, but I'm a corrections officer at a max security prison. I've known A LOT of addicts, and I've seen how hazardous an addiction can be. o. really? caffee help tho Enter the poll to see my answer

#72 \| 137 days ago Pin0y_B0y (+)	no i dont think it should be allowed..... if your a true sports fan u love the game for the energy and intensity... not to make money... dont discrace sports by ruining it with gambling Enter the poll to see my answer

#73 \| 137 days ago gymnasthk (+)	Pin0y_B0y wrote: no i dont think it should be allowed..... if your a true sports fan u love the game for the energy and intensity... not to make money... dont discrace sports by ruining it with gambling do u want illegal gambling to take over the internet? Enter the poll to see my answer
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#74 \| 137 days ago Jeebus (+)	I know for a fact I watched WAY more of the NCAA Basketball tourney this year because I had money riding on my bracket. Of course I got slaughtered, but the fact is it motivated me to become more involved in the sport. Money's a good motivator. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#75 \| 137 days ago gymnasthk (+)	Jeebus wrote: I know for a fact I watched WAY more of the NCAA Basketball tourney this year because I had money riding on my bracket. Of course I got slaughtered, but the fact is it motivated me to become more involved in the sport. Money's a good motivator. thts cool? Enter the poll to see my answer
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#76 \| 135 days ago Jeebus (+)	I'm just saying that it can mean different things to different people. I would have watched some of the games in the NCAA Basketball tourney, but not really cared who won. But because I had a little bit of money on it, I watched more and became slightly more invested in the games. Even a small bet ($1, $5, a beer, a soda, etc.) can make sports more interesting. That's the upside of gambling. However, the downside is obvious and usually outweighs the upside. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#77 \| 135 days ago gymnasthk (+)	Jeebus wrote: I'm just saying that it can mean different things to different people. I would have watched some of the games in the NCAA Basketball tourney, but not really cared who won. But because I had a little bit of money on it, I watched more and became slightly more invested in the games. Even a small bet ($1, $5, a beer, a soda, etc.) can make sports more interesting. That's the upside of gambling. However, the downside is obvious and usually outweighs the upside. true Enter the poll to see my answer

#78 \| 131 days ago JalenaGoodson (+)	Why not everyone does it anyway.... Enter the poll to see my answer
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#79 \| 131 days ago gymnasthk (+)	JalenaGoodson wrote: Why not everyone does it anyway.... not everybody does it.....some do and some dont Enter the poll to see my answer

#80 \| 131 days ago Fatal (+)	Yes but limits and rules should be made Enter the poll to see my answer

#81 \| 115 days ago Som6 (+)	Sports is meant for entertainment and its high spirited thng, if money comes in between then it turns to hatred n dirty thngs so y bring down the level of it to the dirty business. Let it remain in the sportsman heart n not in their pockets, let they have their own calibre to show up n fight for the triumph. Enter the poll to see my answer

#82 \| 112 days ago doremus80 (+)	It always makes a game ten times better when you have something on the line. I say yes but with some limits nothing major. We dont want people dying over a lost football game you know what i mean. GO CHIEFS Enter the poll to see my answer
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#83 \| 109 days ago Jeebus (+)	(Edited by Jeebus) doremus80 wrote: It always makes a game ten times better when you have something on the line. I say yes but with some limits nothing major. We dont want people dying over a lost football game you know what i mean. GO CHIEFS I'm from KC and you Chiefs fans sure have a lot of experience with lost football games. How many bookies have you pissed off? Any broken thumbs last season? With the new coaching staff, expensive QB, and new free agent WR, you might actually make a little money betting on the Chiefs this year. Enter the poll to see my answer

#84 \| 108 days ago keppieboy (+)	Just do it
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#85 \| 107 days ago traveldan (+)	yes it can be legal but from a certain age. Nobody tells that u must go and gamble. After all i believe US is a free country so why don't make sports bets legal in every state while Vegas is full of casino's and is about betting and playing everywhere. Enter the poll to see my answer

#86 \| 107 days ago D_Holiday (+)	Why shouldn't people be able to gamble on sports.... Athletes damn sure do it! Just don't go betting the farm! LOL Enter the poll to see my answer

#87 \| 105 days ago Raiderzfan1318 (+)	Okay this may sound weird coming from a thirteen year old but i actually think that we should, because although our country has had some bad economic trouble and their are millions of people that have lost there jobs and there homes, the people of this country should have the choice use their money as they like it. For instence, if a man who has just recently lost his job loves football and thinks that is team is going to do good in the season than he should be able too gamble as much money as he believes he can use without losing his home. The only down side to saying yes is that if a man is doing really good in predicting, he might think that he's too good to lose, and he'll end up losing alot of money. So it depends on if you really believe in yourself and believe in your team!!!!!!!!!!!!

#88 \| 105 days ago Raiderzfan1318 (+)	Okay this may sound weird coming from a thirteen year old but i actually think that we should, because although our country has had some bad economic trouble and their are millions of people that have lost there jobs and there homes, the people of this country should have the choice use their money as they like it. For instence, if a man who has just recently lost his job loves football and thinks that is team is going to do good in the season than he should be able too gamble as much money as he believes he can use without losing his home. The only down side to saying yes is that if a man is doing really good in predicting, he might think that he's too good to lose, and he'll end up losing alot of money. So it depends on if you really believe in yourself and believe in your team!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#89 \| 99 days ago chariotoffire_lily19 (+)	gambling is not good Enter the poll to see my answer

#90 \| 91 days ago snufthepuf (+)	centerofuniverse wrote: moderation is the key. that doesn't mean it's the government's right to impose that moderation. eating a ton of mcdonald's food is horrible for you. i don't think many people want the government to limit how often you can go to mcdonald's. i can also understand how damaging sports gambling can be for someone with an addiction. my dad's an alcoholic. that doesn't mean that alcohol should be illegal. alcohol can be abused. food can be abused. the lottery can be abused. i think it's dangerous when we start trying to protect people from themselves. This is the u.s. and we should be able to do this. Our freedom of right. But, it can get pretty bad if people are addicted causing all kinds of social problems or some jack ruins it all by trying to control it out of greed. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#91 \| 91 days ago Madshark (+)	Let's try to keep it clean, shall we?

#92 \| 90 days ago Azil (+)	"gambling" as is it is dirty. let's keep it clean. Enter the poll to see my answer

#93 \| 90 days ago PROSENJIT (+)	Gambling in sports must not be encouraged by Government as it involves an individual/group's personal interest of earning or loosing money. To safeguard himself/herself from that loss he/she may go down further to manipulate the player's arena & just in the way spoiling the spirit of the game. Now this gambling has already ocured in sports specially in 3rd World countries. Sports is created to promote good health , discover individual strength / talents and to enjoy watching around the world. Let's keep it in that way only. Enter the poll to see my answer

#94 \| 89 days ago Jizmaglobin (+)	blondbamagirl wrote: Whether or not to gamble should be an individuals choice. However, everyone has their limits. If you can't afford it, don't do it and if you do it knowing that you can't afford it then you'll just have to accept the conquences of your actions whatever they may be Wow, someone else who believes in personal responsibility. What a concept folks. Just cause you can't handle something doesn't mean the rest of us can't. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#95 \| 88 days ago ticka2311 (+)	I think gambling should be legal in all states. Let the people have their fun but jus put a little rule but that is jus my opinion. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#96 \| 82 days ago DPCOHIO (+)	WOW, Gambling is always good! Hell Yeah legalize it! Then i wont have to drive all the way to vegas to place a bet. When ever i go to vegas i plan on losing everything i bring from the money in my wallet to the clothes on my back. Im younger and not much to pay besides rent and a car. Plus even if i lose it all i still had one hell of a time doing it. Anyones thats been to vegas and gambled and partied it up can agree. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#97 \| 74 days ago redgti (+)	It's near impossible to control gambling, so why not make it legal? Take people out of illegal gambling parlors and put them in safer situations that they can lose all their money in. Gambling is going to be prevelant everywhere anyway, the point here is to put the decision in the hands of the individual; make their own call. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#98 \| 74 days ago Jeebus (+)	Take the money out of the hands of bookies. Tax and regulate it, just like everything else. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#99 \| 74 days ago cajunbuckeye (+)	if the state has a lottery system than automatically they should have it, if they dont have one then that state needs to let the citizens of that state to make that decision........not the federal government ....nothing for them,so they can waste it , the citizens of the state should decide what the cashflow gets spent on schools should be the #1 on the list to get the cash....... Enter the poll to see my answer
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#100 \| 52 days ago yancykl06 (+)	(Edited by yancykl06) Just like the Lotto either you play or you don't win or lose is a risk you take. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#101 \| 48 days ago Jays_Leafs_Ffan (+)	centerofuniverse wrote: moderation is the key. that doesn't mean it's the government's right to impose that moderation. eating a ton of mcdonald's food is horrible for you. i don't think many people want the government to limit how often you can go to mcdonald's. i can also understand how damaging sports gambling can be for someone with an addiction. my dad's an alcoholic. that doesn't mean that alcohol should be illegal. alcohol can be abused. food can be abused. the lottery can be abused. i think it's dangerous when we start trying to protect people from themselves. I live in Toronto and we have what you call Pro-Line where you can bet on hockey football soccer.Hoowever we cannot bet on Basketball..reason being is it was one of the stipulations when we were awarded the raptors. So i think if there are guidelines to follow its a good thing.The money goes back to the government anyways so why would they care whether or not restrictions were imposed?Not to mention ,in Canada we do not pay tax on lottery winnings Enter the poll to see my answer

#102 \| 48 days ago Jays_Leafs_Ffan (+)	So let me guess you are concerned about unemployment and how gambling brings the crime rate up?? what is your take on GUN CONTROL??? Enter the poll to see my answer

#103 \| 48 days ago Jays_Leafs_Ffan (+)	know your limit.... STAY WITHIN IT :) Enter the poll to see my answer
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#104 \| 48 days ago Jays_Leafs_Ffan (+)	If our governments had it their way we would all be walking around with a computer chip in our head ,dazed and confused Enter the poll to see my answer

#105 \| 48 days ago Jays_Leafs_Ffan (+)	Why don't we just level Las Vegas,Reno and Atlantic City to the ground and be rid of any gambling what so ever. We have had gambling on sports for over 10years in Toronto.The novelty wears off after awhile. I don't find the need to be betting every single day.But i bet once in awhile i have won i have lost.Big deal i take a certain amount of money i can afford to lose and i bet it..if i win great if i lose oh well i knew i could afford to lose what i bet.But also if i WIN ?? doesn't mean i go take that money and rebet it.That would be foolish . Enter the poll to see my answer

#106 \| 48 days ago Jays_Leafs_Ffan (+)	Okay,,,so if we were talking booze...someone told you, you can only have 1 beer per day and if you have more than one well... we can take affirmative action. If you are an alcoholic you are not going to care what the law is. well gambling works the same way.People are gambling on pro sports where it is illegal anyways. So as for your crime comment. You are telling me that the crime rate will go up if they legalise it?? Does this mean that you are saying because its not legalised now the crime rate has dropped??Think before you speak.Its like you are going for a drive in your car.You need to take the car out of park before you can move. Enter the poll to see my answer

#107 \| 40 days ago am_man2140 (+)	i dont gamble but ill help those gamblers so i said yes Enter the poll to see my answer

#108 \| 40 days ago am_man2140 (+)	i dont gamble but ill help those gamblers so i said yes Enter the poll to see my answer

#109 \| 36 days ago sherribaby88 (+)	there are many states now that have legalized gambling, including sports betting.. Florida is thinking about legalizing gambling here, but I see that down the road.. I think it should be legalized, just like I think marijuana should be legalized.. and taxed by the govt. Just think of all the money rolling in the govt on taxation, that way, no one can control what comes in to our country.. it is a sad thing as it stands right now... Enter the poll to see my answer
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#110 \| 34 days ago forkevbot (+)	gjb740 wrote: I think sports gambling should be legal and the only reason its not is because the goverment can't find a way to tax a person on there winnings. How is the stock market any different then betting on a sport. Thestock market in my eyes is legal gambling on a company to have high earnings over a period of time. First of all there is a tax on betting off courses (aka away from the field of play) and when u do bet at the game your money that you loose goes to the business which is taxed on that and then when their workers are paid they get income tax so don give me that they don't have a way to tax it. Second the stock market is not near the same as gambling or betting because it goes into a business that is actually supporting the economy. Gambling supplies nothing for anybody except the people who work in that area. Only smart people who know how to play the stock market do that anyway most people just have safe balanced mutual funds. Enter the poll to see my answer

#111 \| 27 days ago scottchappell (+)	Ya it should be. People should be able to do what they want. Not athletes but regular people. YA!!! Enter the poll to see my answer

#112 \| 26 days ago fluffyluggage (+)	Wow... This is insane. To me, it's not even about anything more than the government controlling another aspect of my life. I can't believe how seriously so many people take this issue. It's like people are so concerned about governing everyone else's morality. Have you people NOT learned yet that you just simply can't do that? It's friggin' impossible. If gambling is legal in one state, and someone REALLY badly wants to or (as in addiction) needs to, he or she will go there to gamble. Duh! So, make it legal everywhere, and then let, oh, gee, IDK, the STATES determine how much they want to put their hands into the pot as far as making limits/taxes/etc on it. What is so hard about all of this? For those of you with issues on the morality or ethics of it, saying it's wrong or dirty, then don't do it! How hard is it really? For the love of Pete!! Let others take a little personal responsibility, and stop trying to control the world, wouldja? Enter the poll to see my answer

#113 \| 25 days ago blondie45044 (+)	I am betting that it will soon be legal. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#114 \| 21 days ago dano1mac (+)	Lets really look at this, with most states having an enormous deficit, the tax dollars that gambling would bring is sure would help to ease those deficits some. Let's be honest, there is illegal gambling in all 50 states, why not profit from it? Enter the poll to see my answer
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#115 \| 21 days ago dbadams1963 (+)	Sports gambling should be allowed with restrictions....the best way to moderate this is to treat it like lotteries which most states already participate in. With a system like this in place states would be able to take a stake in the millions that would be available and put it to use to benefit a failing infrastructure. Housing, roads, utilities, and so on could be subsidized with the monies to make needed improvements and bail out cities that always seem to be in financial crisis....this would also alleviate some of the burden on tax payers.
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#116 \| 17 days ago scottchappell (+)	You should be able to gamble but not do the house gets some money thing. Anyway, i don't see what's so bad, even if they make it illegall people will still do it. Just like Marijuana to some extent. Enter the poll to see my answer

#117 \| 8 days ago mnstar1959 (+)	(Edited by mnstar1959) ianthesurveyer wrote: We have unemployment at it's highest right now and you want to make gambling legal everywhere? Look at what gambling does to the crime levels everywhere gambling is legal. i am for gambling with limitations like the rest of you, but some of those limitations should limit the number of states it is legal in. This also opens the door for easy access to a very bad addiction. We have Bingo parlors and Lottery windows every where now.........addiction won't increase but I would worry about State economies in Nevada and New Jersey..........Think of all the LEGAL jobs that this would generate. Tax incomes for all........the main reason this idea has gotten this far as it has is the money aspect Enter the poll to see my answer

#118 \| 2 days ago dawn_fig (+)	Does anyone here really think they make money off of gambling? The only ones making money are the gambling establishments. I take no issue with a friendly wager between neighbors or even a workplace pool, but making gambling legal in all states will just pollute all the games. Let's just take a peek back into history, shall we... 1919 - Black Sock Scandal 1951 - New York college basketball players indicted for point shaving 1978 - Boston College basketball + Luchesse crime family 1989 - Pete Rose (enough said) 1994 - Andres Escobar murdered 1994 - Arizona State University + campus bookmaker Benny Silman Do I really need to go on????? Oh yeah, November 2009 - German police arrest 17 people for fixing over 200 soccer matches. Have you heard enough? Do you get my point? Money will destroy sports -- check that, it already has. I guess the only real contests are those you play in the street with your friends.

#119 \| 31 hrs ago mnstar1959 (+)	dawn_fig wrote: Does anyone here really think they make money off of gambling? The only ones making money are the gambling establishments. I take no issue with a friendly wager between neighbors or even a workplace pool, but making gambling legal in all states will just pollute all the games. Let's just take a peek back into history, shall we... 1919 - Black Sock Scandal 1951 - New York college basketball players indicted for point shaving 1978 - Boston College basketball + Luchesse crime family 1989 - Pete Rose (enough said) 1994 - Andres Escobar murdered 1994 - Arizona State University + campus bookmaker Benny Silman Do I really need to go on????? Oh yeah, November 2009 - German police arrest 17 people for fixing over 200 soccer matches. Have you heard enough? Do you get my point? Money will destroy sports -- check that, it already has. I guess the only real contests are those you play in the street with your friends. That's why the betting will be run by the individual states, who then sends a cut to the Feds, so now you see who really wins. As long as you are dealing with humans, you will have corruption but would you prefer no humans? Enter the poll to see my answer