Some in the gaming industry oppose legalizing online gambling on the grounds that allowing people to play at home contributes to social ills.

Some in the gaming industry oppose legalizing online gambling on the grounds that allowing people to play at home contributes to social ills. By contrast, proponents of legalization assert that regulations are needed to protect consumers who will play whether it is legal or not. Should concerns about the erosion of social values dominate the discussion of Internet gambling? Or should the debate focus on consumer protection? Why?