Washington, Mar 17: A new global study on moral attitudes has found that Americans are significantly less likely to consider gambling morally wrong compared to people in many other countries, highlighting sharp cultural differences in perceptions of betting and risk.
According to the survey, only 29 per cent of respondents in the United States said gambling is morally wrong. This figure is markedly lower than in several other nations included in the study.
In contrast, as many as 89 per cent of respondents in Indonesia and 83 per cent in India viewed gambling as morally unacceptable, indicating a much stricter societal stance on the issue.
The findings underscore how cultural, social and possibly religious factors shape public attitudes towards gambling across regions.
Researchers noted that the wide variation reflects differing views on personal choice, financial risk and ethical boundaries, with some societies adopting more permissive approaches while others maintain strong moral opposition.
The study surveyed respondents across 25 countries, offering a comparative snapshot of global perspectives on gambling and related behaviours.
