For
It increases excitement and brings economic benefits.
Against
It can cause addiction and match-fixing.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“The point is it’s safer than illegal gambling. If people are going to gamble, at least do it safely.”
“Gambling is a real problem but like alcohol banning it completely wouldn't work, I think the solution to this is to have legal government regulated”
“Gambling addiction is real and dangerous. It’s become so normalized that it’s ruining sports and possibly people’s lives if they aren’t careful.”
“Plus you can't tell me more people inside the sport aren't betting now. Easy money for them. And it will be exposed at some point.”