While plenty of researchers view gambling as a harmless form of entertainment, studies have shown that problem gambling can have negative impacts on individuals, families, and society as a whole. It can lead to financial instability, personal and family problems, and can even contribute to criminal activity, social ills and mental health problems.

Proponents of gaming argue that the industry generates much-needed revenue for state and local governments and provides psychological benefits. However, critics claim that gaming is addictive, provides few societal benefits, and drains resources from society.

Yet, a lot of people have a negative perspective about gambling's effects on society. In this article, we are going to debate how individuals and communities are affected by gambling. We will also discuss how we can identify and deal with problems associated with gambling.