Level B2 General English

Lesson 68

Lottery And Gambling
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Lotteries, casinos, and the other forms of gambling are sometimes promoted by local governments or countries because of the profits gained by companies contribute to the national economy. For example, the lottery contributes a lot of money to charities and good causes. Casinos are taxed in the same way that cigarettes and alcohol are.

However, gambling can be addictive. Some people can’t stop gambling and they waste all their money in casinos or lotteries and slot machines. Gambling can ruin people’s lives and families. Many people need therapy to try and control their gambling.

To allow gambling as a legal business is a difficult decision for most countries. While some people can become addicted to gambling, many others enjoy it and gambling can contribute to economic success. In the UK, people gamble on horse racing, dog racing, football matches, almost anything you like even snow on Christmas day. Other people enjoy playing poker and some professionals make a lot of money this way. Some people enjoy taking risks and gambling is very risky. It is the responsibility of the government and the individual to control and limit how much they gamble.