I am unimpressed by arguing against gambling in general because it’s average dollar payoff is negative. That argument is ridiculous.
Then the problem is with the argument, not the conclusion. A better argument against gambling is to observe what happens to gamblers, who generally end up broke.
Then the problem is with the argument, not the conclusion. A better argument against gambling is to observe what happens to gamblers, who generally end up broke.
That’s habitual gamblers. Gambling is OK sometimes—for example, if it helps you to obtain your ferry fare home, thus saving you a long walk.