The Rise of Gambling and the Decline of Violence in Sports Viewing Centres

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

The majority of these issues arise when bonuses are offered, and when a player is unaware of the requirements for using the bonus, he fails to make the most of it. For this reason, it is always necessary to review the terms and conditions of a casino. Older players are also expected to occasionally review the rules because they are subject to change.

This just reminds me of an experience a friend of mine had a certain time with an online casino, he signed up on the casino and received a $200 bonus, failing to read about the terms of the bonus usage, he went ahead to stake with the bonus and won over $1,000, but when he tried withdrawing, the system wouldn’t let him. And when he complained and contacted the customer assistance, it was then they told him he needed to make up to $10,000 with the bonus, before he’ll be able to withdraw it. He was so pissed and deleted his account with the casino.

[bitterguy28]

I would definitely be avoiding these kind of people especially if I see them in the Sports viewing center. So if there is a option no to go in the viewing center like staying at home and just use my phone to bet on the sports I'm into then online gambling is my first choice.

the worrying thing is that you will not be able to sort out these types of people from a crowd of crazy and loud sports fan one minute you could just be talking to them arguing good naturedly about the sport then the next minute they could suddenly go all violent and cause you harm there is always danger wherever you go no matter how much you think you are protected

Dangerous guys, the bullies often watch the ones they can bully and remembers them because they are easy prey. Maybe it's for money that if these dangerous guys loses money they'd look for someone.

definitely people like this can't be triggered by losing especially if money is involved they should be the ones to stay at home if they cant control their emotions and reactions

[Mate2237]

In recent times mostly in this season the violent has started again. As I said this is caused mostly by cult groups. Two opposing cult group members in the viewing centers caused those violents. But cult activities are reducing this days so the violent is also reducing but recently because of football argument in Uganda, Arsenal fans killed Manchester United fans. But such violents were rampage in those days of 2004 upward.

And if you are in a viewing centers and you notice such argument then just leave the place because they will use you to count scores.

[Agbe]

Voted No. Unless these fans watch games and bets online, I just couldn't find a positive correlation between gambling and violence. If anything, There's a higher likelihood that the rise of gambling activities would also increase the cases of violence. Fans are already emotional when their favorite team is losing, they could be even more emotional at the thought of losing their bet.

The decrease in violence could be due to improved security and other reasons.

You are getting it wrong the poster is only trying to make people know that with the rise in gambling activities there has been less of violence related to football teams and to an extent even in the society he finds himself because allot of youths who where into coursing of problems with the way they supported their teams has channeled that energy into making money by betting on their teams so if their teams fails to win they will not be thinking of attacking people, and this is true to a large extent as I have also observed it in my environment betting has really changed the mentality of allot of people concerning the way they use to support and take matter's on top their head when ever any one talk bad about their teams

[bisdak40]

For me no, people here still love their teams a lot, and fights can still happen in viewing centers, especially during big games. Gambling hasn’t stopped it. Even if some people bet on games, most of them still care about their team more. So yeah, while gambling changes things a bit, it hasn’t fully stopped the fights.

[bitbit97]

Never understood how can people be so temperamental to start a fight because someone talked bad about team you like. As if cursing or beating other teams fan would make any help for your team to win. I understand if someone starts a fight to protect family member or someone who is weak. But to start a fight because your team has lost.

Now on the topic. Shouldnt raise of gambling do opposite, increase violence ? I dont have any stats, but I think that people lose more bets and money than win. Whenever a person looses money, he isnt happy about that. Increase of gambling should me more money lost and that would increase the amount of unhappy and angry customers, ready to release their anger any second on any object or person. This should lead to two parties (those who won money and their team won, and those who have lost) conflict in sports viewing center. But, like I've said above, there is no reason for that, as violence wont return money or could make games final result different.

[Findingnemo]

Increase of gambling activities has nothing to do with the decline of such acts, probably people are now watching everything in their palm after the evolution of internet and live streaming so chances of gathering much people in a place reduced a lot.

However there's misconception that says people who gamble involve in violence activities like when they lose they might attack the opposition fans or destroy some public properties but those are just spread from few occurrence of individuals losing temper.

[Igebotz]

Increase of gambling activities has nothing to do with the decline of such acts, probably people are now watching everything in their palm after the evolution of internet and live streaming so chances of gathering much people in a place reduced a lot.

It depends on the neighborhood. In some neighborhoods, people still gather in a viewing center to watch football games. Also, some people can only enjoy watching football in a viewing center due to the banter and arguments that are common there. People are different, and even though I have not seen this recently, they can engage in a serious exchange of words.

However there's misconception that says people who gamble involve in violence activities like when they lose they might attack the opposition fans or destroy some public properties but those are just spread from few occurrence of individuals losing temper.

I believe that people attack others not because they lost money at gambling, but because of their inherent nature. Any non-hostile gambler will not show hostility even if he loses at gambling because it is not in his nature. Anger can only bring out an innate character; it does not create a new character.

[SmartGold01]

Increase of gambling activities has nothing to do with the decline of such acts, probably people are now watching everything in their palm after the evolution of internet and live streaming so chances of gathering much people in a place reduced a lot.

However there's misconception that says people who gamble involve in violence activities like when they lose they might attack the opposition fans or destroy some public properties but those are just spread from few occurrence of individuals losing temper.

You are right because today people sit comfortable at home with their device to watch whatever match or events they feels like watching without much gathering, or being much clustered in a particular house for the purpose of watching football or any event while the technology today has made it easier for us to be at our comfort zone and view whatever event or shows we would want.

[PX-Z]

You are right because today people sit comfortable at home with their device to watch whatever match or events they feels like watching without much gathering, or being much clustered in a particular house for the purpose of watching football or any event while the technology today has made it easier for us to be at our comfort zone and view whatever event or shows we would want.

Those are people who doesn't have much time to spend outside and those who want to bet (probably). But you can sill see that there are still more people who  want to spend their time on such events, especially football league competitions on countries where football is so popular the same as NBA in the US.

[SmartGold01]

You are right because today people sit comfortable at home with their device to watch whatever match or events they feels like watching without much gathering, or being much clustered in a particular house for the purpose of watching football or any event while the technology today has made it easier for us to be at our comfort zone and view whatever event or shows we would want.

Those are people who doesn't have much time to spend outside and those who want to bet (probably). But you can sill see that there are still more people who  want to spend their time on such events, especially football league competitions on countries where football is so popular the same as NBA in the US.

For the live events which they do feature from either US or England (or any other places) are those who can easily go for the live matches to just watch without placing bet on them, and of course there are some reputable people who goes to such places to while away their time maybe if they are on vacation or maybe during festive season they may decides to go for that but, to place bet where the public would have to notice them is nothing they can't do either.

[Igebotz]

You are right because today people sit comfortable at home with their device to watch whatever match or events they feels like watching without much gathering, or being much clustered in a particular house for the purpose of watching football or any event while the technology today has made it easier for us to be at our comfort zone and view whatever event or shows we would want.

When it comes to sports, it is always more fun to watch with other fans. I do not think diehard sports fans get excited by watching games alone in their comfort zone. Most people prefer to watch the game with others because it creates a unique atmosphere.

Personally, when I want to watch a football game involving my team, I either invite friends over to my house to watch with me or go to a sit-out joint and enjoy the game with others. The praise and criticism from fans and rival fans add to the game's entertainment value. 

[Agbe]

You are right because today people sit comfortable at home with their device to watch whatever match or events they feels like watching without much gathering, or being much clustered in a particular house for the purpose of watching football or any event while the technology today has made it easier for us to be at our comfort zone and view whatever event or shows we would want.

When it comes to sports, it is always more fun to watch with other fans. I do not think diehard sports fans get excited by watching games alone in their comfort zone. Most people prefer to watch the game with others because it creates a unique atmosphere.

Personally, when I want to watch a football game involving my team, I either invite friends over to my house to watch with me or go to a sit-out joint and enjoy the game with others. The praise and criticism from fans and rival fans add to the game's entertainment value.

watching football game alone is actually boring me me because football is about passion and emotions so allot of people find it hard to be alone when watching their favorite them because people actually share ideas and discuss about their teams and even throw shade at each other while watching game with friends or viewing centers and I personally think that is what brings fun and excitement among friends.

[Rubel007]

You are right because today people sit comfortable at home with their device to watch whatever match or events they feels like watching without much gathering, or being much clustered in a particular house for the purpose of watching football or any event while the technology today has made it easier for us to be at our comfort zone and view whatever event or shows we would want.

When it comes to sports, it is always more fun to watch with other fans. I do not think diehard sports fans get excited by watching games alone in their comfort zone. Most people prefer to watch the game with others because it creates a unique atmosphere.

Personally, when I want to watch a football game involving my team, I either invite friends over to my house to watch with me or go to a sit-out joint and enjoy the game with others. The praise and criticism from fans and rival fans add to the game's entertainment value.

If there is a small sports event, I watch it alone, but if there is a big sports event, I enjoy it more with my friends. When we all enjoy sports together, it increases the joy. In recent times, as devices are sufficient and portable, many can enjoy sports from anywhere, but to get real joy, if there is a group of friends, then I can definitely say that there will be more excitement if you sit together and watch it. However, it may not be the same for everyone because it cannot be said that everyone will have many friends.

[EluguHcman]

I had a flashback of when my friend was stabbed in a viewing centre by a rival fan and then I wondered if people still fight in viewing centres. I couldn’t get any recent cases of violence in viewing centres and in my thinking, one of the reasons is the rise of gambling activities. The last time I witnessed fighting in a sports viewing centre was April 24th 2012 in a Champions League match between Barcelona and Chelsea. That game ended in a 2-2 draw.

The exposure and commitments of players in the gambling industry is actually ought to reign friendly conducts of fans amidst a term or argument probably... At the viewing centres because of we can tolerate and let go off our losts funds in the casino houses, we should also be able to let go violence at any course of rival fans engaging in arguments but this has not come to an end yet because about 2-3 months ago. I read about a news where either an Arsenal or Manchester United fan killed the other due to overreaction of the other whose club won the match.