I agree that there can be some positive impacts to the gambling industry, when the industry is controlled then there are some economic benefits as a result of taxation, but you also have to consider the human cost of this. Many of the people that play at casinos are actually addicted, and are causing severe impacts to their life by the amount of money they lose. I think this is the next step that regulation needs, some sort of damage control system.
When we consider gambling and its positive effects, mainly it revolves around the economic aspect in the society. Facts stated that it provided job opportunities to individuals, yielded large amounts of revenue, and collected taxes which the government needs for expenditure. Again, economically speaking, gambling provides a win-win situation between an employee and the government.
Now when we consider its social impact to the society, gambling can be destructive mentally and socially. It can create various mental illnesses and problems like addiction, which can affect the well-being of an individual. With the generated income they received from casinos, the government now has the sole responsibility of addressing these issues to prevent any further damage. The problem will only persist once they do not implement laws/regulations catering to these individuals.