I keep wondering: how many things are cool in North Korea 

This issue of gambling addiction and the prohibition of gambling that some governments have adopted is a very complex issue and in a way some governments have had a terrible approach to this issue, for example this article has some very interesting data:



https://quitgamble.com/gambling-addiction-statistics-and-facts/#

Governments should deal with gambling in the same way they deal with alcohol companies and consumers. Governments have not banned alcohol and have not closed down alcohol companies. Governments are giving lectures to raise awareness among people about drinking moderately, so they should do the same for gambling.