should gambling be completely banned?

[LUCKMCFLY]

Well, first of all, no one under the age of 18 should play, this is no reason for them to Ban the game, I see it as something very normal that games of chance survive in any country, what happens is that sometimes the fact that menroes play in physical casinos because that is something like complicity between those who let in or the Casino itself, but I consider that for this there are some things that are very given that the authorities can be called, something must be Done, also to protect the minor, that is something that also affects the parents or representatives of those minors who play, but if they have dissatisfaction for that, it must be the Parents for not having supervision of those who are there in the activities of the game of chance, for Therefore, it Cannot be invented to make the casinos play minors, at least in my country the parents of the menroes are punished for their faults.

[MRY]

Well, first of all, no one under the age of 18 should play, this is no reason for them to Ban the game, I see it as something very normal that games of chance survive in any country, what happens is that sometimes the fact that menroes play in physical casinos because that is something like complicity between those who let in or the Casino itself, but I consider that for this there are some things that are very given that the authorities can be called, something must be Done, also to protect the minor, that is something that also affects the parents or representatives of those minors who play, but if they have dissatisfaction for that, it must be the Parents for not having supervision of those who are there in the activities of the game of chance, for Therefore, it Cannot be invented to make the casinos play minors, at least in my country the parents of the menroes are punished for their faults.

Agree, currently many gambling sites have given warnings when users first enter their site, usually there is information that their site can only be used by those aged 18 years or more, but many people underestimate that, so in the end it makes people The parents did not know that their child had opened an online gambling site without their knowledge. Maybe if I were their parent I would limit the sites that can be set on the smartphone they use. It won't be easy to do this, but as long as we continue to provide good education to children about the dangers of gambling, I'm sure they will understand it.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Well, first of all, no one under the age of 18 should play, this is no reason for them to Ban the game, I see it as something very normal that games of chance survive in any country, what happens is that sometimes the fact that menroes play in physical casinos because that is something like complicity between those who let in or the Casino itself, but I consider that for this there are some things that are very given that the authorities can be called, something must be Done, also to protect the minor, that is something that also affects the parents or representatives of those minors who play, but if they have dissatisfaction for that, it must be the Parents for not having supervision of those who are there in the activities of the game of chance, for Therefore, it Cannot be invented to make the casinos play minors, at least in my country the parents of the menroes are punished for their faults.

Agree, currently many gambling sites have given warnings when users first enter their site, usually there is information that their site can only be used by those aged 18 years or more, but many people underestimate that, so in the end it makes people The parents did not know that their child had opened an online gambling site without their knowledge. Maybe if I were their parent I would limit the sites that can be set on the smartphone they use. It won't be easy to do this, but as long as we continue to provide good education to children about the dangers of gambling, I'm sure they will understand it.

The problem is when they break the rules because when that type of thing happens we are people who should not allow it, because it lends itself to being able to do inappropriate things, with respect to age abuse it will always be a problem if they do not follow the rules , it is a problem because it lends itself to many establishments closing, and it is common for that to happen because whenever the authorities discover it they have no compassion, at least that is the case where I live, of course it also lends itself to finding excuses and collect, there are many times that they let it happen if the casino pays the authorities, that always happens to prevent the casino from reaching greater consequences, they settle it with money, I imagine it is like that everywhere.

This happens a lot in physical casinos, they always look for a way that things of this style are never known.

[Rruchi man]

Actually, based on the level gambling is going these days, on my own opinion, it should be banned. Reason being is, Student in college are no longer focus in studying because of gambling.

Gambling cannot be blamed as the only reason why there is a decline in the focus of students on their studies. There are many distractions these days on the Internet and not just gambling. I think the biggest distractions are from social media.

It has disintegrate families and relationships in the society, so to me the disadvantage of gambling in the society is more than the advantage it gives to the society,based on that,it should be banned that's my opinion.

There are still many positive stories about gambling, and other gamblers who gamble are gambling responsibly and for fun. Gambling should not be banned, but rather the government can invest in promoting responsible gambling and prevention of underaged gambling.

[royalRitta]

Actually, based on the level gambling is going these days, on my own opinion, it should be banned. Reason being is, Student in college are no longer focus in studying because of gambling. Children below 18 years, under age are involve in gambling, and it's lead to them, stealing their parents money for gambling. It has disintegrate families and relationships in the society, so to me the disadvantage of gambling in the society is more than the advantage it gives to the society,based on that,it should be banned that's my opinion.

It seems that the proportion of people addicted to gambling is actually much lower than those who gamble for fun. Like with any addiction, while there are certainly concerning cases, they represent a relatively small percentage of the overall gambling population. This perspective is important to maintain, as it helps differentiate between recreational gamblers and those who might need support for gambling addiction.

[bitbit97]

Actually, based on the level gambling is going these days, on my own opinion, it should be banned. Reason being is, Student in college are no longer focus in studying because of gambling.

Gambling cannot be blamed as the only reason why there is a decline in the focus of students on their studies. There are many distractions these days on the Internet and not just gambling. I think the biggest distractions are from social media.

It has disintegrate families and relationships in the society, so to me the disadvantage of gambling in the society is more than the advantage it gives to the society,based on that,it should be banned that's my opinion.

There are still many positive stories about gambling, and other gamblers who gamble are gambling responsibly and for fun. Gambling should not be banned, but rather the government can invest in promoting responsible gambling and prevention of underaged gambling.

If gambling was a threat like it is really described in media, then it will be banned for a long time ago. People on the government level arent that dumb. I think that problem of gambling addiction exist, but it is not as huge as described. Banning gambling only because  1 our of 10000 gamblers isnt able to control himself? That is just statistical error. Look on how refreshment drinks with its load of sugar harm society. They are much bigger threat but nobody seems to ban it.

[Stompix]

OP, can you please explain these two things to me?

Student in college are no longer focus in studying because of gambling. Children below 18 years, under age are involve in gambling, and it's lead to them, stealing their parents money for gambling. It has disintegrate families and relationships in the society, so to me the disadvantage of gambling in the society is more than the advantage it gives to the society,based on that,it should be banned that's my opinion.

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Base on the current unemployment in Nigeria the youth have taken gambling as part of a business or a work that can provide  for their need, though I have a negative perspective concerning betting but betting has been of a help to Nigerian youth based on the high rate of unemployment because it has helped them to provide their daily needs, and it has help to mitigate crime rate in the country, research has help us to know, that betting company have helped Nigerian youth to a enlarge extend. To me in my country gambling as helped the youth.

Can you actually make your mind up or do you have a quota on these that you absolutely need to post every single week?
One time gambling is great, then it's bad, then same same arguments used both way again get mashed together and we have two more topics, one about how great it is and then how bad it is, all with no ending in sight!

This will be a neverending story that will not even need debating since you're providing arguments against your own idea!

[Litzki1990]

And usually though, countries that ban gambling are either very religious countries like in the Middle East or there are political reasons why they don't want gambling, like they want to curb the problems that might arises because of their population falling into it. They think that there will be crimes, which is true to some extend as there are gamblers who will steal or borrow money and then they don't pay. Or gamblers really losing everything, went into a downward spiral and then committed suicide. And then the obvious reasons, most countries in the Middle East are Muslim and majority of them are very strict are far as their laws. So no gambling and drinking alcohol. But for countries that see the benefits of gambling, they will be gambling houses and casinos around and government making money from taxes or one of their biggest contributors are casinos themselves.

Yeah, banning gambling varies from every countries as like you said that mostly Muslim countries ban gambling because of religious beliefs while in other countries like ours, it generate revenues that fund government projects so banning is unlikely.

Gambling is a crime in Muslim countries and punishable by this crime in major Muslim countries. Gambling is permitted in most countries outside of Muslim-majority countries. Except for some developing and some poor countries, there are countries that have high education levels and strong economic status, but they try to strengthen their economic status through gambling. When gambling is allowed in a country, various companies will pay the government heavily to operate their sites in that country, which will contribute to the government's revenue collection.

[Cryptsafe]

Actually, based on the level gambling is going these days, on my own opinion, it should be banned. Reason being is, Student in college are no longer focus in studying because of gambling. Children below 18 years, under age are involve in gambling, and it's lead to them, stealing their parents money for gambling. It has disintegrate families and relationships in the society, so to me the disadvantage of gambling in the society is more than the advantage it gives to the society,based on that,it should be banned that's my opinion.

Ones opinion can not hold the opinion of others to a standstill just because some certain group of persons fail to hid to some principles governing the operation or running of some certain functions. OP, I do not think it is possible or feasible to place a ban on gambling as this is really conducive. Do you know that in as much as gambling is concerned,  the government also benefits from it in the sense that they generate revenue from it. Looking at it this way do you think that the government would be quick to out a ban on gambling?

However, gambling is a  choice and no law forces anyone to a compulsory gambling. One is free to do so if they feel like and moreover the age limit for gambling is clearly stated for anyone who wants to gamble to see it for themselves.

If it is as a case of students being addicted to gambling, it is their choice to choose what to do with their  lives. I see no reason why a student who should be studying and be focused on their academics be gambling to the point of being addicted. This shows how irresponsible that student is to have gone that far of becoming an irresponsible  gambler.
So therefore, gambling is not a compulsory thing and the idea of gambling is a personal decision if one should gamble or not.

[bitbit97]

That is true. Proposing to ban whole industry only because group of individuals faced troubles due to their irresponsible behavior is wrong. Just because students spend free time gambling, instead of studying, and some of them get addicted, does not mean only students gamble and it is the solution to force them to study. Ban gambling and students would do something else in their free time. Then what, ban that other activity also? Then another and so on?

[Rubel007]

And usually though, countries that ban gambling are either very religious countries like in the Middle East or there are political reasons why they don't want gambling, like they want to curb the problems that might arises because of their population falling into it. They think that there will be crimes, which is true to some extend as there are gamblers who will steal or borrow money and then they don't pay. Or gamblers really losing everything, went into a downward spiral and then committed suicide. And then the obvious reasons, most countries in the Middle East are Muslim and majority of them are very strict are far as their laws. So no gambling and drinking alcohol. But for countries that see the benefits of gambling, they will be gambling houses and casinos around and government making money from taxes or one of their biggest contributors are casinos themselves.

Yeah, banning gambling varies from every countries as like you said that mostly Muslim countries ban gambling because of religious beliefs while in other countries like ours, it generate revenues that fund government projects so banning is unlikely.

Gambling is a crime in Muslim countries and punishable by this crime in major Muslim countries. Gambling is permitted in most countries outside of Muslim-majority countries. Except for some developing and some poor countries, there are countries that have high education levels and strong economic status, but they try to strengthen their economic status through gambling. When gambling is allowed in a country, various companies will pay the government heavily to operate their sites in that country, which will contribute to the government's revenue collection.

Although gambling is illegal in Muslim countries, But gradually the government's attitude towards gambling is positive. Because Muslim countries are also trying to keep pace with the world. Saudi Arabia is one of the countries of the Muslim world. The governments of the countries that have started dreaming about football and trying to move forward, just like other expensive clubs. They are also spending more money than others. Moreover, the Saudis invested a lot of money in the Premier League. This means that the next decade is going to see a bigger rise in the gambling industry in the world.

[0t3p0t]

Actually, based on the level gambling is going these days, on my own opinion, it should be banned. Reason being is, Student in college are no longer focus in studying because of gambling.

Gambling cannot be blamed as the only reason why there is a decline in the focus of students on their studies. There are many distractions these days on the Internet and not just gambling. I think the biggest distractions are from social media.

It has disintegrate families and relationships in the society, so to me the disadvantage of gambling in the society is more than the advantage it gives to the society,based on that,it should be banned that's my opinion.

There are still many positive stories about gambling, and other gamblers who gamble are gambling responsibly and for fun. Gambling should not be banned, but rather the government can invest in promoting responsible gambling and prevention of underaged gambling.

If gambling was a threat like it is really described in media, then it will be banned for a long time ago. People on the government level arent that dumb. I think that problem of gambling addiction exist, but it is not as huge as described. Banning gambling only because  1 our of 10000 gamblers isnt able to control himself? That is just statistical error. Look on how refreshment drinks with its load of sugar harm society. They are much bigger threat but nobody seems to ban it.

Exactly. And one more thing is that governments earn huge taxes from gambling aside from cigarrettes and liquors. This is I think based on personal choice since we are already old enough for that thing then it's always our decision to take part in gambling and governments don't care how you treat gambling yourself. You jump into it then you should be responsible to jump out from it if something bad is happening like addiction. Though governments should implement a much more strict regulations into it so minors won't be jumping in as well.

[bitbit97]

I did not even thought and wanted to include taxes from gambling here. If we suggest to ban everything, where individuals fail and spoil their lives, then we would not have anything. It is similar to banning everything simply because. If we think about this situation more wide, isnt individuals have right for freedom; for freedom but limitation with laws and criminal code. And from the other hand, studying isnt obligatory. You cant force a person to study. Then if this isnt right thing to do, then why prohibit that person to gamble?

[ajiz138]

Exactly. And one more thing is that governments earn huge taxes from gambling aside from cigarrettes and liquors. This is I think based on personal choice since we are already old enough for that thing then it's always our decision to take part in gambling and governments don't care how you treat gambling yourself. You jump into it then you should be responsible to jump out from it if something bad is happening like addiction. Though governments should implement a much more strict regulations into it so minors won't be jumping in as well.

The rules are clear that gambling is not permitted or prohibited for someone under age, but in reality the more it is prohibited, the more it will arouse the person's curiosity.

We cannot deny that the gambling industry is very large and the numbers are fantastic. So they will always have their own way to maintain this gambling business. Moreover, we never know, even though some countries prohibit gambling, can we believe that there is no one who is influential in the government who doesn't enjoy the money from gambling?

[joniboini]

Moreover, we never know, even though some countries prohibit gambling, can we believe that there is no one who is influential in the government who doesn't enjoy the money from gambling?

I guess it depends on the country. But I find it hard to believe that such a thing happens in my country, not necessarily because the government is clean, but because other avenues are way more profitable if they're looking to blackmail some business. Not to mention most people in my country are probably gambling on overseas platforms anyway, and even if there are some online casinos operated inside the country, the police will definitely close them down for PR. I never heard of a casino that has operated for years without facing any trouble here. But who knows, maybe some are just too hidden for me to tell whether they bribe the government.