Best solution to handle gambling addiction, in a country.

[Best Dreams]

Considering the gambling addiction ratio in a country is increasing rapidly, what are the best possible solutions the citizens or government of that nation can implement to deal with the problem. Before you jump right into suggesting, the government should ban/tag gambling related activities as illegal in the country, you should understand that running away from a problem don't actually solve that problem. Beside proposing a ban on gambling only encourages the citizens of that nation to gamble illegally.

Don't ban them for christs sake. Make money out of them. They're probably used to throwing away large amounts of money anyways. Tax them higher. As professor hulk says, its a win win situation. Casinos would now have to increase fees and gamblers would have to also adjust. You can't really control people's wants and needs to gamble, so make it a little difficult and inconvenient for them with high fees. Plus you add considerable amount to your government's funds.

Yes for sure all gamer will have to follow their rules and will have to work accordingly. If the casino will pay high tax so they will take high fees and charges but the gamblers will have to obey and keep paying all fees. Patience is the only way to get proper gambling time at any place better don’t mess with casino rules.

[shoreno]

Gambling should not be prohibited, because it is the same as banning alcohol or smoking.

there are bans for alcohol and smoking but only on a specified area   .there are also bans that are only limited it mainly happens if there are public occasions   but i dont see that gambling is being treated this way  .

banning gambling can be the best solution to stop people from gambling but only if the gambling addiction is already an epidemic or viral because this will cause serious problem if not treated early .

[Spaffin]

Guys, I think that before banning gambling and justifying it with a real addiction for a gambler, you need to have certain medical conclusions that would give reason to make such bans if there are no legal grounds, because this is a direct violation of human rights.  If a person wants to play a game of chance, then no one can stop him.

[Nellayar]

Considering the gambling addiction ratio in a country is increasing rapidly, what are the best possible solutions the citizens or government of that nation can implement to deal with the problem. Before you jump right into suggesting, the government should ban/tag gambling related activities as illegal in the country, you should understand that running away from a problem don't actually solve that problem. Beside proposing a ban on gambling only encourages the citizens of that nation to gamble illegally.

I thought it was a gambling addition, you have misspelled the word "addiction" on your title.
Anyway, I think banning the online gambling will help for a certain country to regulate the gambling addiction of the citizen. Well, it could be a possible 100 percent zero-gambling rate. But, in a democratic country many people will probably hate if there is a statutory law against gambling addiction. Specially in my country.

[Darker45]

Considering the gambling addiction ratio in a country is increasing rapidly, what are the best possible solutions the citizens or government of that nation can implement to deal with the problem. Before you jump right into suggesting, the government should ban/tag gambling related activities as illegal in the country, you should understand that running away from a problem don't actually solve that problem. Beside proposing a ban on gambling only encourages the citizens of that nation to gamble illegally.

Anyway, I think banning the online gambling will help for a certain country to regulate the gambling addiction of the citizen. Well, it could be a possible 100 percent zero-gambling rate.

A ban on gambling will never make any country gambling-free. I am quite sure of it. It will only make gambling illegal, but still present. Not a great step for me. People who would like to gamble will always find a way.

I am a little confused with your response. Banning online gambling will result to possibly 100 percent zero-gambling rate? What about the so many gambling games that are not offered online? Gambling is not only offered online, right? We have physical casinos and gambling bars everywhere. What about them? Moreover, there are so many kinds of physical gambling games outside casinos such as horse race, lotteries, and so on.

Regulations are much better than blanket ban on gambling if you truly want to curb gambling addiction.

[XCANA]

The truth of the whole thing is that, even the government has been benefiting from the gambling been done by her citizens either direct or indirect, so, they can't just wakeup and get gambling ban. Gambling can be regulated by the government in order to put her citizens to check to avoid addiction.

[MonsterV]

Considering the gambling addiction ratio in a country is increasing rapidly, what are the best possible solutions the citizens or government of that nation can implement to deal with the problem. Before you jump right into suggesting, the government should ban/tag gambling related activities as illegal in the country, you should understand that running away from a problem don't actually solve that problem. Beside proposing a ban on gambling only encourages the citizens of that nation to gamble illegally.

Don't ban them for christs sake. Make money out of them. They're probably used to throwing away large amounts of money anyways. Tax them higher. As professor hulk says, its a win win situation. Casinos would now have to increase fees and gamblers would have to also adjust. You can't really control people's wants and needs to gamble, so make it a little difficult and inconvenient for them with high fees. Plus you add considerable amount to your government's funds.

Maybe that's the right way for casinos in the country. But now gambling is also modern, where they can play gambling online. And gambling sites are not only located in these countries, but gambling sites can be accessed internationally. Is it possible that foreign gambling sites will comply with regulations in that country? of course finally have to apply kyc.

But I think that method will not work for online gambling because the government has limited regulations in its territory. Maybe this will work if governments around the world have an agreement to tighten gambling, so gambling regulations will apply internationally throughout the country.

[samputin]

In my own opinion, the best way to reduce gambling addiction is by educating the masses about the problems associated with gambling addiction. Letting people know gambling addiction can affect their daily activities and also financial status negatively will go a long way. Placing a ban like you mentioned is a no no, it would rather escalate the situation.

This is actually a pretty good suggestion. I also believe that enough knowledge about something can make a difference which will allow people to make better decisions and sound judgement.

Banning gambling won't do much change in reducing the addiction in one country. Gambling is also a business for those who own casinos, and the like. And they will surely disagree with it (ban). Another is that, being an addict is a choice. It's a matter of self-control. People are somehow blinded by the benefits alone without considering the risks it possess. So giving them insights may be able to change their perspectives.

Educating the mass may not change those who are already addicted but for others who are prone to become a victim, they must know better so they will not be trapped in the pitfalls of gambling and other forms of addiction, in general.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Considering the gambling addiction ratio in a country is increasing rapidly, what are the best possible solutions the citizens or government of that nation can implement to deal with the problem. Before you jump right into suggesting, the government should ban/tag gambling related activities as illegal in the country, you should understand that running away from a problem don't actually solve that problem. Beside proposing a ban on gambling only encourages the citizens of that nation to gamble illegally.

I thought it was a gambling addition, you have misspelled the word "addiction" on your title.
Anyway, I think banning the online gambling will help for a certain country to regulate the gambling addiction of the citizen. Well, it could be a possible 100 percent zero-gambling rate. But, in a democratic country many people will probably hate if there is a statutory law against gambling addiction. Specially in my country.

Thanks for the correction, surprisingly not many notice my mistake that's just to show what's actually going on, on this part of the forum. You hardly see a sensible conversation between two parties instead most individuals login drop a comment and leave. Glad I read through comments to observe any reasonable contributions.

Back on topic, I doubt your suggestion will go a long way in solving the problem. Citizens of the nation can always gamble on unregulated platform especially now we have crypto related spoikbooks all over the net without restriction. I'm just not a fan of running away from a problem in this case banning gamble platforms.