That's why it's called gambling.
But not everyone who wants to lose money has access to a bookie or a casino.
In all honesty, I don't see why so many FReepers are against this legislation. Gambling itself is seedy enough; online gambling seems to be the bastion of spam gangs. What am I missing? Is there some reason we should support online gambling? Are those who support online gambling the same as those who support the legalization of pot for all uses (not just medical uses)?