Gambling is a form of entertainment that has some inherent risks. Although the majority of consumers can treat gambling as the entertainment it is, some players may enjoy the thrill a bit too much. This can lead to unhealthy gambling behavior and develop into a gambling problem. In turn, this can cause serious financial and social issues.
Some state legislators have decided to keep gambling illegal in hopes of limiting these risks. However, any kind of prohibition usually leads to an unregulated, illegal market that provides neither tax revenue or oversight.
This is why we on Bojoko are advocates of legal and regulated gambling. We think it's better to deal with the risks head via regulation than to sweep them under the rug.