Ill effects of gambling are overstated

This article has a good dose of common sense.

http://reason.com/archives/2011/07/21/the-real-effects-of-gambling

Yeah the article says whAt all of us non gambling addicts here on a poker forum think lol.

It goes without saying really, 1 addiction can lead to another.

BigJamo said:

It goes without saying really, 1 addiction can lead to another.

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What?

" Everything in moderation..."

poker is not gambling, it is a game of skill

LeanAndMean said:

poker is not gambling, it is a game of skill

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well actually thats not true. anytime money is wagered with an uncertain outcome is considered gambling.

but that also means starting a business is gambling, going to college is gambling, etc.

in the larger scope of gambling games, poker gives you the most control over your money. you can wager on smart decisions and back off on stupid ones. when compared to horse racing, sports betting, any casino game including blackjack, poker is really harmless in that comparison.