[Discussion] Should Gambling be Banned?

[og kush420]

In my country actors who promote gambling sites are responsible for deaths happening with the users below the age of 18 years. This has kept the actors and popular people away from promoting gambling sites. Those gambling sites aren't provably fair operating. In such a way regulations can be created and proper awareness need to be given. This can help gamblers limit their participation and stay out of big losses.

LAMO - it is already banned in our country - I live in a muslim country where there is no casino and gambling is already a crime.
Even so much so - if a bride gets to know that my fiancee is gamblor than she would refuse to marry him right away.

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[agustina2]

In my country actors who promote gambling sites are responsible for deaths happening with the users below the age of 18 years. This has kept the actors and popular people away from promoting gambling sites. Those gambling sites aren't provably fair operating. In such a way regulations can be created and proper awareness need to be given. This can help gamblers limit their participation and stay out of big losses.

Disagree with. The blame should not be held responsible by the actors.

They are just doing what's on their contract. The users are the key responsible on what they will do. If gamblers want to stay out of their losses then be responsible to stop and don't put a blame on the marketing side.

While you are condemning some actors for doing that, what about those celebrities who promote cigarettes, liquors, etc.

[ChiBitCTy]

For me this comes down to one thing and that’s freedom. The United States is FAR from perfect, but I am proud that I live in a place that affords many freedoms a good majority of the world does not. It’s progressive type things and that matters. So no, by banning gambling that’s like banning bitcoin, you’re taking away a freedom of choice, and doing so is wrong.

[Baofeng]

Again, as I have said in previous thread, it seems that gambling is in our DNA already. We've discussed when it started, whether in China or other old civilization. That alone proved that gambling is already on us since the beginning of our history.

And it evolved so much that there are governments willing to accept gambling with regulations. But as far as online, it will be hard to stop it totally. Gamblers are so adaptive that they will always find loopholes and exploits and maybe circumvent the ban by their government.

[Wexnident]

In my country actors who promote gambling sites are responsible for deaths happening with the users below the age of 18 years. This has kept the actors and popular people away from promoting gambling sites. Those gambling sites aren't provably fair operating. In such a way regulations can be created and proper awareness need to be given. This can help gamblers limit their participation and stay out of big losses.

Disagree with. The blame should not be held responsible by the actors.

They are just doing what's on their contract. The users are the key responsible on what they will do. If gamblers want to stay out of their losses then be responsible to stop and don't put a blame on the marketing side.

Facts. Imo it's just that the development of advertising and commercialization has developed in a way where censorship may exist, but it isn't an effective way (or rather, doesn't work at all) to completely do its work. Actors are simply people under a contract, simple as that. By your analogy, I guess people who own gambling businesses are responsible for the deaths of a LOT of people, same with other vices such as alcohol and smoking.

Things are probably at this level because there's a different need for each gambler (ones that are addicted) need and that needs a different level of customization of assistance.

[lienfaye]

No. Gambling can be good or bad influence for the gambler depending on how each of us play. The gambler itself is the one responsible if ever he become addicted for not controlling himself. Too much playing is not healthy but banning is not a solution for this since not all gamblers are turning into worse version of themselves as an effect of gambling in their lives. Its just depends on the gamblers on how they will deal with it.

In my country actors who promote gambling sites are responsible for deaths happening with the users below the age of 18 years.

As I have said its not because of gambling or the people who advertise the casino. Because you'll never be into a situation that you cant handle if from the start you refrain from playing or somehow limit yourself. So there's no one to blame here but the gambler itself because we are free to do what we want in our lives.

[traderethereum]

And it evolved so much that there are governments willing to accept gambling with regulations. But as far as online, it will be hard to stop it totally. Gamblers are so adaptive that they will always find loopholes and exploits and maybe circumvent the ban by their government.

Yes, we have proven it by looking for casino sites where we can play and even though our country forbids its citizens to play gambling, we can still find ways to visit that casino sites and play there.
The ban from the government on gambling does not seem too strict for those from countries that prohibit gambling because facilities such as VPNs can help gamblers play gambling on well-known casino sites.
And this seems to make regulations from the government need to be revised and maybe there will be new regulations limiting gamblers from playing on online casino sites.
But as long as we can still find that loophole and use it for us, it won't be a problem for us but it's just that we need to be careful in playing gambling.

[Mauser]

Conclusion: I got confused because the first time I read this was I’m feeling down that time while my perspective is against gambling but when I read it again when my mind is clear, I realized that the pro side has a valid point too. At that point I noticed that our opinion will varies based on our actual condition because it’s easy to say that it’s just a game if you are not playing and just sitting in the side line but if you are the one who’s experiencing the actual heavy loss, Maybe you will be in favor to the cons side.  

I am in favour of gambling and it should not get banned anywhere on the world. Since I am 18 I enjoy gambling regularly, there are so many different casino games out there that make me excited that I don't want the government to tell me one day you are not allowed to gamble anymore. In my eyes it's wrong for the government to constrain the way we live. During university I had a lot of time and played poker almost every single day, now with work I have less time and I play usually 1-2 days per week max. Also I play less poker now and enjoy more games BlackJack or Roulette. The thing with the con arguments against gambling, is that it's the same arguments against so many other things like alcohol, tobacco, or even unhealthy food. They are all bad for us, reduce our life expectancy and make create a lot of problems. But the government can't just ban everything bad in our life, humans need to have a choice what to do with our lives. As long as gambling is for adults I have no problem with it. I prefer to use my money in a casino instead of buying cigarettes or beers every single day.

[Docnaster]

Gambling is a business to some people, it is also a means of generating revenue to some people (the government), it is a death trap to some people (children) and it is also a bad habit to the addicts.
I do not support that online gambling should be banned but it is necessary that it is regulated and ensure that children under 18 doesn't get involved.

[Botnake]

For me this comes down to one thing and that’s freedom. The United States is FAR from perfect, but I am proud that I live in a place that affords many freedoms a good majority of the world does not. It’s progressive type things and that matters. So no, by banning gambling that’s like banning bitcoin, you’re taking away a freedom of choice, and doing so is wrong.

Exactly! If a certain country bans all gambling activities or anything that is connected to it, that will certainly affect its economy and the funds that are generated and collected in these activities can be very helpful to the economy, and that country will not be longer considered as a free country because the freedom was taken away.

Also, banning gambling activities cannot either stop people from gambling because there are a lot more options out there that people can choose from.

[noormcs5]

In my country actors who promote gambling sites are responsible for deaths happening with the users below the age of 18 years. This has kept the actors and popular people away from promoting gambling sites. Those gambling sites aren't provably fair operating. In such a way regulations can be created and proper awareness need to be given. This can help gamblers limit their participation and stay out of big losses.

Actors or popular personalities who are promoting gambling are not responsible for the death of underage people who are playing gambling. Actors never ask kid or those under 18 to play gamble. If anyone plays gambling at so early age, his/her parents should be accountable for their actions.
These are the people who bring bad name to the gambling.

[Gozie51]

I do not support that online gambling should be banned but it is necessary that it is regulated and ensure that children under 18 doesn't get involved.

Also, banning gambling activities cannot either stop people from gambling because there are a lot more options out there that people can choose from.

The parents really have to be involved to check the activities of their children they have. Most parents these days are chasing money to take care of the bills in the house and that makes morality to suffer. The children learn alot from outside the home and this affect their behaviour. Those children from "collapsed" homes influence their friends negatively and no matter how you want to stop them from gambling, they get at it behind you. Unfortunately this is the disadvantages of modernity.

[passwordnow]

Gambling is like any other activity. But since it involves businesses, money, and reputation. The idea of combining all of those are significant reasons for those that have been affected heavily to tell that it shouldn't happen for the others. But, even if gambling is banned, there will be a lot of ways for gamblers to find out about this recreation and way of making money. Let us accept the fact that there are gamblers that do this as a means of living and that's why they'll still find a way to do it.

[Zilon]

Gambling is best defined based on one's personal experience and  no matter the outcome of their experience it doesn't remove the fact that gambling is fun. Supporting the ban of gambling is like depriving people from their right to chose what they want for themselves. Gambling could be bad and good at the same time depending on how the gambler handles their gambling passion. Gambling is for adults that have full control of their will and emotions

[skarais]

There are pros and cons, and it depends on each individual's perspective and beliefs. I will not question people who are pro and vice versa, but when it comes to belief, it is difficult to conclude.

I live in a country where gambling is prohibited both by religion and by government regulations. While people gamble and do many things that are against the law and it is the responsibility of each one, myself included.

Gambling is best defined based on one's personal experience and  no matter the outcome of their experience it doesn't remove the fact that gambling is fun. Supporting the ban of gambling is like depriving people from their right to chose what they want for themselves. Gambling could be bad and good at the same time depending on how the gambler handles their gambling passion. Gambling is for adults that have full control of their will and emotions

Even though that's not the case, you also have to obey the regulations of your country's government because in fact any lawbreaker can be fined and punished. This applies in my country, where caught gamblers will be punished according to the rules.

[acroman08]

Gambling is a business to some people, it is also a means of generating revenue to some people (the government), it is a death trap to some people (children) and it is also a bad habit to the addicts.
I do not support that online gambling should be banned but it is necessary that it is regulated and ensure that children under 18 doesn't get involved.

I completely agree with this but regulation is just not enough especially when there are tons of gambling sites(crypto gambling sites) that do not require KYC upon registration or deposit. awareness of the dangers of gambling addiction and teaching people about responsible gambling would be a great addition to this especially(like I said before) when there are tons of gambling sites that do not require KYC when registering or depositing.

[Japinat]

In my country actors who promote gambling sites are responsible for deaths happening with the users below the age of 18 years. This has kept the actors and popular people away from promoting gambling sites. Those gambling sites aren't provably fair operating. In such a way regulations can be created and proper awareness need to be given. This can help gamblers limit their participation and stay out of big losses.

Actors or popular personalities who are promoting gambling are not responsible for the death of underage people who are playing gambling. Actors never ask kid or those under 18 to play gamble. If anyone plays gambling at so early age, his/her parents should be accountable for their actions.
These are the people who bring bad name to the gambling.

Indeed, why would they responsible for that? The advertisement surely says not for underage and requires adult supervision. Just like how the actors or popular personalities promotes liquor brands, they are also not responsible for the consumptions and addictions of underage people or any cases that will lead to death because of the liquors. It is always the sole responsibility for the parents/guardian to educate the kids.

[Ludmilla_rose1995]

Again, as I have said in previous thread, it seems that gambling is in our DNA already. We've discussed when it started, whether in China or other old civilization. That alone proved that gambling is already on us since the beginning of our history.

And it evolved so much that there are governments willing to accept gambling with regulations. But as far as online, it will be hard to stop it totally. Gamblers are so adaptive that they will always find loopholes and exploits and maybe circumvent the ban by their government.

Besides gambling has been embedded in our DNA, gambling has also become a big tax earner in many countries. even in a very religious country (such as Saudi Arabia) gambling places must still exist (stand illegally) and surely many of its citizens play online gambling, gambling has become impossible in the banned.

[Distinctin]

Gambling is a business to some people, it is also a means of generating revenue to some people (the government), it is a death trap to some people (children) and it is also a bad habit to the addicts.
I do not support that online gambling should be banned but it is necessary that it is regulated and ensure that children under 18 doesn't get involved.

I completely agree with this but regulation is just not enough especially when there are tons of gambling sites(crypto gambling sites) that do not require KYC upon registration or deposit. awareness of the dangers of gambling addiction and teaching people about responsible gambling would be a great addition to this especially(like I said before) when there are tons of gambling sites that do not require KYC when registering or depositing.

But KYC has its own pros and cons but when the subject is about hindering minors from doing these kind of activities, then KYC is somewhat useful but for adults, doing KYC will be a risky thing to do because every detail will be used in the illegal transactions or dark web if the site will be hacked (hopefully not). Personally, I also don't support banning online gambling but I think they could do more useful and safer regulation aside from that risky KYC.

[Fatunad]

Gambling is a business to some people, it is also a means of generating revenue to some people (the government), it is a death trap to some people (children) and it is also a bad habit to the addicts.
I do not support that online gambling should be banned but it is necessary that it is regulated and ensure that children under 18 doesn't get involved.

I completely agree with this but regulation is just not enough especially when there are tons of gambling sites(crypto gambling sites) that do not require KYC upon registration or deposit. awareness of the dangers of gambling addiction and teaching people about responsible gambling would be a great addition to this especially(like I said before) when there are tons of gambling sites that do not require KYC when registering or depositing.

But KYC has its own pros and cons but when the subject is about hindering minors from doing these kind of activities, then KYC is somewhat useful but for adults, doing KYC will be a risky thing to do because every detail will be used in the illegal transactions or dark web if the site will be hacked (hopefully not). Personally, I also don't support banning online gambling but I think they could do more useful and safer regulation aside from that risky KYC.

Most of the time on which KYC is always been the main talk on why it has been implemented due to this minor playing issues on any platform where it could really happen thats why setting out these verification is really happening and yes it does have its pros and cons but we know that it is something that is really working on major part even though there might be still able to access or bypass but not as much compared when these
platforms arent asking for any verification in towards the age of the said player which it would really be just typical about this kind of system and thats why crypto gambling had become that popular due
to that kind of restriction havent been applied and of course it does have its pros and cons too.