关于赌博合法化的话题作文可以从一下几个方面入手

Legalized Gambling

正面的影响：

1. it is a source of government revenue

2. it is an old practice dating back thousands of years

3. it is pleasurable (e.g., horse racing, casinos)

4. many people play poker and mahjong

负面影响：

1. it can become addictive

2. it can destroy happy families

3. it can lead to suicide

4. it is easily controlled by the Mafia (e.g., bookmakers )