Re: Being told \"professional poker doesn\'t contribute to society.\"
The last question is a close call. In theory, casinos contribute to society, since everyone who plays casino games knows the price, and decides to play anyway. Without casinos, they wouldn't be able to get the entertainment for which they're willing to pay a price.
On the other hand, just like with tobacco, drugs, and alcohol, it's hard to ignore the reality that a lot of people are incapable of making a rational choice in these matters, due to various "problems". All classical economic theory assumes rational behavior.
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