The Effects Of Gambling
...to fully understand the why gambling should be illegal, one must briefly learn about the history, the types, and the negative effects.
Introduction
I. Opening Statement
II. History
III. Types
IV. Negative Effects
V. Biblical Perspective
Transition: Now let's take a look at some information that will inform you as to why gambling should not be legal.
Body
I. History
A. Past
B. Reasons
Transition: After reviewing the brief history, lets now learn about the different types of gambling.
II. Types of Gambling
A. State Sponsored Lotteries.
B. Casinos
C. Sports Betting
1. Bookies
2. Golfing
3. Office Pools
D. Pari-mutual Betting
1. Horse Racing
2. Dog Racing
E. Convenience Gambling
1. Video Poker
2. Keno
F. Online Gambling
Transition: Now why should these types of gambling be illegal?
III. Negative Effects
A. Bad Social Policy
1. Compulsive Gamblers
2. Low-Income Tax Bracket
3. Crime
B. Bad Governmental Policy
1. Public Virtue
2. Moral Force
C. Economic Costs
1. Good
2. The Other Side
3. Adverse Effects
IV. Biblical Perspective
1. The Bible
2. Tenth Commandment
3. Work Ethic
4. Destroys Families.
Transition: After hearing all of this information lets look back on what we have learned
Conclusion:
I. Restate Facts
A. History
B. Types
C. Negative effects
D. Biblical Perspective
II. Closing Statements
Bibliography
Anderson, Kerby. "Gambling" Probe Ministries. 15 April 2005. www.probe.org/docs/gambling.html.
Riley, George. "Gambling." Issues Tearing Our Nation's Fabric. The Center for Reclaiming America. 15 April 2005. www.leaderu.com/issues/fabric/chap08.html.
Dr. Clark, Guy C. "Gambling and Corruption of Government." National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling. 15 April 2005. .
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