Why focus so much on individuals? Look at the countries where gambling is 100% legalized, such as Macau and Monaco. These countries have become super-rich due to the tax revenues from casinos. Also, huge number of jobs are created as a result of gambling.
Yes some countries have legalize gambling, but still they have restricted the under age people from visiting casino and play gambling there. I think t hat it is a good decision it can prevent young people from wasting their time by visiting casinos.
How come that would be a waste of time? It's their own opinion / decision?
Only a person decides their fate, if those you people wanted to "waste" their money then it should be ok.
Well, I can understand from your angle that everyone is entitled to their own decision making process, and gambling is one thing that really should take proper decision before even considering it.
The funniest part is that some people still tend to understand how gambling can easily affect the gamblers in most cases and still end up getting addicted to it anyway. One thing for sure is that anyone who sees gambling as a means to make a lot of money will definitely get what they deserve for being dumb.