Gambling is growing at nonstop rates in my country

[cellard]

Is this an isolated phenomenon or it's just where im from? I see more and more gambling commercials, tv ads, and I see more and more gambling spots all over the streets. There were casinos before but im talking about places where people take bets usually on soccer and other sports, not a classic casino with the usual casino stuff. I see they are located near high schools too. This could cause a gambling addiction epidemic among the youth, which has a hard time making money these days and feel desperate and end up gambling whatever little they make.

I claim this cannot be a simple coincidence. The rich have always gambled, but lower end classes weren't gambling that much in the past as far as I know. There weren't definitely as many gambling spots all over the place before.

[lemipawa]

Is this an isolated phenomenon or it's just where im from? I see more and more gambling commercials, tv ads, and I see more and more gambling spots all over the streets. There were casinos before but im talking about places where people take bets usually on soccer and other sports, not a classic casino with the usual casino stuff. I see they are located near high schools too. This could cause a gambling addiction epidemic among the youth, which has a hard time making money these days and feel desperate and end up gambling whatever little they make.

I claim this cannot be a simple coincidence. The rich have always gambled, but lower end classes weren't gambling that much in the past as far as I know. There weren't definitely as many gambling spots all over the place before.

I wonder what country you are in. There are countries who do not allow gambling near schools and church. Maybe the local government allowed it even when there are laws passed by the national government not to allow such operations to happen. Bottom line is blame it on corruption, it's not going to happen if the law is strictly implemented and applied to everyone.

[Juggy777]

Is this an isolated phenomenon or it's just where im from? I see more and more gambling commercials, tv ads, and I see more and more gambling spots all over the streets. There were casinos before but im talking about places where people take bets usually on soccer and other sports, not a classic casino with the usual casino stuff. I see they are located near high schools too. This could cause a gambling addiction epidemic among the youth, which has a hard time making money these days and feel desperate and end up gambling whatever little they make.

I claim this cannot be a simple coincidence. The rich have always gambled, but lower end classes weren't gambling that much in the past as far as I know. There weren't definitely as many gambling spots all over the place before.

Hey I see you have failed to mention your country, so my first question is gambling legal in your country?. If it is legal then it's natural for it to grow, and at times even government supports it, as it leads to higher revenues in taxes. I feel people love to live the thrill of putting money on their favourite teams and make easy money, while it's a shame to see they're spreading near schools you could seek the relevant authorities and bring it down.

[maydna]

I believe gambling industries have grown fast right now, people have many choices to playing gambling, and now, they don't have to visit gambling place, but they can play gambling online. I see on many websites serving ads about gambling and with the easy way, people can start playing gambling. I think it will give some bad habit for the youth and they can be an addicting person in gambling. In the end, people especially the younger people will lose all of their money, and this could trigger poverty everywhere. But in another side, I believe that people now become smart, and they can filter which is bad and good so they can choose the good things that will give benefits to them and stay away from the bad thing.

[nydiacaskey01]

It depends in the community if they will welcome such business in your country. Even if the government will allow building of such structures for casinos left and right if the people don't want it, if the people will not patronize it this business will be out of business in no time. Maybe the people there in your country welcomes such kind of business that's why they allow this kind of business and the casino owners will not approve having a casino operations in areas where they think they don't have a market.

[ralle14]

Gambling will definitely grow from different countries the only difference is how it can quickly grow so I don't think it's only from your country.

If it grows at a nonstop rate for example here in the gambling section we see a lot of casinos gets launched every month or two eventually a few will remain in operation because there's not enough money for every casino.

You mentioned that it could lead to people gambling more while I agree to this there could also be a small chance for the lower end classes to become addicted since they can't gamble for a very long time.

[avikz]

Is this an isolated phenomenon or it's just where im from? I see more and more gambling commercials, tv ads, and I see more and more gambling spots all over the streets. There were casinos before but im talking about places where people take bets usually on soccer and other sports, not a classic casino with the usual casino stuff. I see they are located near high schools too. This could cause a gambling addiction epidemic among the youth, which has a hard time making money these days and feel desperate and end up gambling whatever little they make.

I claim this cannot be a simple coincidence. The rich have always gambled, but lower end classes weren't gambling that much in the past as far as I know. There weren't definitely as many gambling spots all over the place before.

Probably your Government has opened up the avenue for gambling in your country. It may be possible that your government is eyeing for more tax revenue through this business because gambling is one such businesses where money makes money without having to produce anything tangible! That's a quick money churning business. But there should be an age limit to enter into this space otherwise it may have very adverse effect on the youth as you have correctly pointed out! School Kids shouldn't be allowed gambling most definitely! I assume you are from a South Asian country!

[adaseb]

In my local casinos you don't find young people gambling, its usually the middle aged and people closer to their senior years. And they usually gamble by playing slots or Bingo which some might not even consider gambling since they clearly do it to kill time.

When there is a young person they are usually there to drink and smoke and usually quit playing after they end up losing $40 or so.

Like the above posters have said, which country are you from? There might be some tax incentives and that's why you see casinos and casino ads everywhere.

[Ranly123]

Is this an isolated phenomenon or it's just where im from? I see more and more gambling commercials, tv ads, and I see more and more gambling spots all over the streets. There were casinos before but im talking about places where people take bets usually on soccer and other sports, not a classic casino with the usual casino stuff. I see they are located near high schools too. This could cause a gambling addiction epidemic among the youth, which has a hard time making money these days and feel desperate and end up gambling whatever little they make.

I claim this cannot be a simple coincidence. The rich have always gambled, but lower end classes weren't gambling that much in the past as far as I know. There weren't definitely as many gambling spots all over the place before.

It would be a good time that your economy is growing. You can see people gambling in your country is a testament that they have spare money for leisure and recreation. The bad side of it is, if it would be abused which could lead to chaos in terms of finance.

[FlightyPouch]

I can see this in our place but it is not that worst. Gambling is one of the best way to pass time especially for our elder wives. They gamble with their friends and sometimes their families, in fact this became their family bonding. It concern me since kids can see them gambling and sometimes this kids learn by watching them and that kid watching will grow used to that environment that will also raise a gambler. That will be a problem not only to his future family but to the people around him also.

[Betwrong]

Is this an isolated phenomenon or it's just where im from? I see more and more gambling commercials, tv ads, and I see more and more gambling spots all over the streets. There were casinos before but im talking about places where people take bets usually on soccer and other sports, not a classic casino with the usual casino stuff. I see they are located near high schools too. This could cause a gambling addiction epidemic among the youth, which has a hard time making money these days and feel desperate and end up gambling whatever little they make.

I claim this cannot be a simple coincidence. The rich have always gambled, but lower end classes weren't gambling that much in the past as far as I know. There weren't definitely as many gambling spots all over the place before.

From what I know, poor people gamble more than rich ones, and surely there are more gambling addicts among the poor. The main reason for that is lack of education among the poor. They believe in superstitions and frequently act against logic. So, don't worry about gambling spots located near high schools because in most cases educated people gamble rationally and never risk more than they can afford to lose, but rather worry about poor regions where people really need protection. It's too bad that the very people who need this information the most never visit places like this forum.

[emberbekas]

Is this an isolated phenomenon or it's just where im from? I see more and more gambling commercials, tv ads, and I see more and more gambling spots all over the streets. There were casinos before but im talking about places where people take bets usually on soccer and other sports, not a classic casino with the usual casino stuff. I see they are located near high schools too. This could cause a gambling addiction epidemic among the youth, which has a hard time making money these days and feel desperate and end up gambling whatever little they make.

I claim this cannot be a simple coincidence. The rich have always gambled, but lower end classes weren't gambling that much in the past as far as I know. There weren't definitely as many gambling spots all over the place before.

If gambling is illegal in your country, then it will depend on your government on how to handle commercial advertising related to gambling. There must be sanctions for such actions. But if gambling is legal in your country then it will depend on the community to stop promoting gambling near educational places.

[creeps]

Younger generations should not try to gamble because if they do, for sure they will become addict. The younger generations don’t know yet how to control their emotion. I see that in your place, the law is very weak or its just that the government don’t care at all.

Let’s just accept that this generation is different from the old times and everything is easy to be done for them, i just hope for more political will to protect its people and not just to protect their own interest. Gambling is not good for me, we should not tolerate those people behind those illegal gambling sites.

[MFahad]

I have noticed the growth of gambling in my country too and you know what's interesting? It's mostly just one website that is getting big here.  Probably because Bitcoin is getting put everywhere here and this site is based around it too.We even have a little community group for local players who visit vegascasino. I met a bunch of nice people with similar hobbies

Bitcoin has made gambling very easy and due to this many online casino are coming each day with a lot of new offers and discounts. This all will cause more people to attract towards the gambling. Gambling is one of the biggest industries in most of the places of the world.

[Lucius]

Some 10-15 years ago sports betting was extremely popular in my country (EU), and literally at each corner you could found at least one betting shop. With time it changed in the way that a large majority of betting is now switched online, and betting shops are becoming less common + almost every coffee shop has a sports betting machine. This is problem, because it is easy for juveniles to play - no one controls sports betting machine, they take money from 7 years old as well as from 77 year old player.

Gambling and betting are always on the rise in the times of economic crises, people seeking a way out of financial problems in the wrong places. It is good time for those who play on that card, the players always lose more than they get back. I only profit from sports betting back in the days when I play, high stakes and just 2-3 events on ticket was my strategy.

[Findingnemo]

Is this an isolated phenomenon or it's just where im from? I see more and more gambling commercials, tv ads, and I see more and more gambling spots all over the streets. There were casinos before but im talking about places where people take bets usually on soccer and other sports, not a classic casino with the usual casino stuff. I see they are located near high schools too. This could cause a gambling addiction epidemic among the youth, which has a hard time making money these days and feel desperate and end up gambling whatever little they make.

I claim this cannot be a simple coincidence. The rich have always gambled, but lower end classes weren't gambling that much in the past as far as I know. There weren't definitely as many gambling spots all over the place before.

I think government should take care of this if they don't want to spoil the next generation people,but in my country gambling is not much easier to go,only the people with huge money can be able to enter into the casinos that is why people choose to online casinos and they are going fine with it for now.

[cluit]

Gambling is growing all around the world, it is not just for one country. The reason for such interest increase in gambling is the economy. Right now, we are living in a world where rich control the rest, which means if you are working and living pay check to pay check you are basically a working poor.

The moment you get fired or even quit your job without finding another one you are going to have a hard time. Which means people are gambling for one reason, to get rich quick and have millions of dollars right away so they won't have to care about the implications of paychecks. Not that people just wants to be rich and not work anymore (which is still a viable goal) but also living under the risk of becoming poor is a big stress so gambling gives them a chance to get rid of the dooming stress of becoming poor.

[panjul07]

Is this an isolated phenomenon or it's just where im from? I see more and more gambling commercials, tv ads, and I see more and more gambling spots all over the streets. There were casinos before but im talking about places where people take bets usually on soccer and other sports, not a classic casino with the usual casino stuff. I see they are located near high schools too. This could cause a gambling addiction epidemic among the youth, which has a hard time making money these days and feel desperate and end up gambling whatever little they make.

I claim this cannot be a simple coincidence. The rich have always gambled, but lower end classes weren't gambling that much in the past as far as I know. There weren't definitely as many gambling spots all over the place before.

I would never blame the casinos if there will be gambling addiction epidemic among the youth. Addiction, no matter what people are addicted to something then it is their own fault. Even if there is 1 casino in every 10 meters on your area, but if the youth are able to control themselves to stay away from it then there will be no addiction at all. One other thing to avoid addiction is that there should be strict rules from the government on who are allowed to gamble. In this case, obviously youth should not be allowed to go to casinos no matter the reason is.

[milewilda]

Is this an isolated phenomenon or it's just where im from? I see more and more gambling commercials, tv ads, and I see more and more gambling spots all over the streets. There were casinos before but im talking about places where people take bets usually on soccer and other sports, not a classic casino with the usual casino stuff. I see they are located near high schools too. This could cause a gambling addiction epidemic among the youth, which has a hard time making money these days and feel desperate and end up gambling whatever little they make.

I claim this cannot be a simple coincidence. The rich have always gambled, but lower end classes weren't gambling that much in the past as far as I know. There weren't definitely as many gambling spots all over the place before.

Common reason for this thing to happened.

1. Government isnt strict when it comes to gambling businesses.
2. Gambling operators do extent out their business yet we know gambling industry is indeed profitable.

It appears not to be a simple coincidence but these things can happen without your notice gradually.

[knightmairesaint]

Is this an isolated phenomenon or it's just where im from? I see more and more gambling commercials, tv ads, and I see more and more gambling spots all over the streets. There were casinos before but im talking about places where people take bets usually on soccer and other sports, not a classic casino with the usual casino stuff. I see they are located near high schools too. This could cause a gambling addiction epidemic among the youth, which has a hard time making money these days and feel desperate and end up gambling whatever little they make.

I claim this cannot be a simple coincidence. The rich have always gambled, but lower end classes weren't gambling that much in the past as far as I know. There weren't definitely as many gambling spots all over the place before.

Common reason for this thing to happened.

1. Government isnt strict when it comes to gambling businesses.
2. Gambling operators do extent out their business yet we know gambling industry is indeed profitable.

It appears not to be a simple coincidence but these things can happen without your notice gradually.

In fact, there are government officials who does gambling. How ironic isn't it? Those who says not to do it, restricting us to do it are the ones who do it. Officials are prohibited to do gambling so they find ways how to do it and one example is asking other people to do it for them. They just give the money for betting and that's it!

Gambling in lower end classes is possible now because there are gambling games that are much less costly in casinos. They could easily choose a place where authorities can't see them and then gamble with cards, animals, sports and etc.