Street Gambling Risk

[BobK71]

I also gambled many times in the street. Although nothing like what you shared happened to me personally, there are indeed many instances of heated arguments, contestations, etc. I can't remember of any moment where I got involved in a serious physical fight because of street gambling, but there are already a number of instances where a gambler, usually a cheater or suspected to be a cheater, got killed.

If I generalize it, I would really say that street gambling is extremely risky.

With the advent of online gambling, the number of gamblers on the streets has decreased ্tremendously. Moreover, now a gambler can easily conduct gambling in a comfortable environment, so it is safer to do it at home rather than risking gambling on the streets. But some people still gamble on the streets and there are occasional reports of negative behavior. If a gambler gambles on the street despite the risk, he will be responsible for any incident.

[TopTort777]

Street gambling is not about gambling, but about pickpocketing. When you or someone gambles, others try to steal other persons wallets or mobiles. This is a proof that "casino always win" As dealer and thief's work together. If it is not about pickpocketing, then the dealer definitely knows how to cheat. Street gambling isnt risky, it is 100% loss for someone and 100% win for "casino".

[Viscore]

Is street gambling safe?

Does it prove that street gambling is not safe? Yes, it might but it all depends on the players. Will u play your bet with people you know are no good? No right? Maybe we can't really say until it happens but how about the chance that you can get yourself harmed, I'm not saying that don't play street games or don't bet on street gambling what I'm saying is please do choose who you play with wisely.

No street gambling is not safe whether you are playing with unknown people or acquaintances when it comes to playing that can be considered risky, your safety should be your main concern, that is why we have physical casinos where people can feel safe, relax, and can unwind, street gambling not only has a lot of risks but you can encounter thugs and cheaters and you have no control of the situation, sometimes spectators of the game are the one that will cause trouble so it's better not to play in streets.

Even if you know most of the players out there, but you can’t have an assurance that you won’t be cheated since street gambling has no fixed rules and there’s no gambling managers or supervisors that will secure the transparency of the games. That is why some street gamblers end up being cheated and harassed especially in places where there are no authorities assigned. So I’d rather chose gambling in reputable casinos than in streets gambling where risks are high and are very dangerous to play.

[SOKO-DEKE]

Since street gambling is extremely risky, I avoid it myself and will never encourage anyone else to engage in such risky activities. But really, it's a lot of fun because you'll meet lots of gamblers with various gambling tendencies. In fact, street gambling is full of fraud, which is almost what courses fight against; if you are not intelligent enough, you cannot play at street gambling. When they used various strategies to win my money because I was a novice the first time I gambled on the street, I learned my lesson. Let me just say that street gambling is a popular pastime for evildoers and heartless people. even when playing street gambling, you rarely win much money.

[alastantiger]

Street gambling is a exciting game. The only problem with it is that it has a hight risk involved. The street gambling games are not secured, violence can break out any moment. Someone who is loosing or lost in a street gambling is more likely to start a fight and ends the game. I have been involved in a street gambling before. The outcome of the game is usually not a good one.
From my experience, street gambling is not a nice idea.

[Issa56]

Am not really a fans of street gambling, anything can happen to you at moment, even when you win, you can easily be tracked to your house and be robbed, your life and your family members is at risk when you involve yourself in street gambling, that's why I prefer online gambling to street gambling, when you are gambling online, you can easily place your bet, and when you win your life is not at risk, you can easily withdraw your money from the gambling site to your account without anybody knowing, nobody will track you.

[Jating]

Since street gambling is extremely risky, I avoid it myself and will never encourage anyone else to engage in such risky activities. But really, it's a lot of fun because you'll meet lots of gamblers with various gambling tendencies. In fact, street gambling is full of fraud, which is almost what courses fight against; if you are not intelligent enough, you cannot play at street gambling. When they used various strategies to win my money because I was a novice the first time I gambled on the street, I learned my lesson. Let me just say that street gambling is a popular pastime for evildoers and heartless people. even when playing street gambling, you rarely win much money.

Yes, but as you have said, risk is too high for players, it's very emotional game, even those who played and have known each other could argue during the game and hence it will be stop.

I have seen that kind of atmosphere before, they argue verbally, maybe the other party did something wrong and that's why players raised their voice. The thing is there is no physical altercation as far as I know. And then the next day, you will see that same set of players are again playing in the street and it quite funny though.

However, there are street games that is a complete hustle, from chess, to 3 card monte, now, that is what maybe a high risk game.

[len01]

from the several replies that I have read, almost all say that the negative things that might happen to street gambling have a high risk. but some people say street gambling is like the sensation of gambling directly which is very fun even though they know the big risks that will be received.

and I'm sure that some of the people here have experienced at least one bet on street gambling and certainly know what risks there are.
to bet on street gambling is actually not a problem as long as you bring a small amount and don't bring valuables. because usually in street gambling there are lots of people watching and usually around that group there are many pickpockets who are after your money.

but the better advice is to gamble in the most comfortable and safe places like online casinos.

[Yamifoud]

Is street gambling safe?
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Well, gambling is not safe at first whether it was in the casinos or it was just on the street. But because you are done betting or gambling on the street, you hereby accept that you might lose or win. But honestly, if we would think about beating those people who manage gambling in the street, I was in doubt if we can do it. They are doing this for a living and they will have to protect it and earn money rather than paying these gamblers. Might some gamblers get really lucky and win but I would say that the majority are losing. However, it doesn't matter if we enjoyed playing as well.

[KennyR]

Is street gambling safe?
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Well, gambling is not safe at first whether it was in the casinos or it was just on the street. But because you are done betting or gambling on the street, you hereby accept that you might lose or win. But honestly, if we would think about beating those people who manage gambling in the street, I was in doubt if we can do it. They are doing this for a living and they will have to protect it and earn money rather than paying these gamblers. Might some gamblers get really lucky and win but I would say that the majority are losing. However, it doesn't matter if we enjoyed playing as well.

I haven't encountered with any such act of street gambling. In our region clam shells were rolled on the street as a kind of gambling. Here some used to win and the win is very rare. I don't know how the calculations were made. Whenever a person intends to spend he gives a free trial and in the trial the player used to win big. Further while he spends money and rolls, it won't be a winning bet. I don't know whether there is some trick or he fools on counting. Those kind of gambling doesn't cost big and the winning amounts were around $25 max. So, it doesn't look to be unsafe.

[Distinctin]

Is street gambling safe?

I mean, totally! Especially if we are talking about the streets and you include gambling in it, certainly those two words when put together will result into a not desirable outcome because there is no authority to protect the gamblers and no moderator to keep the gambling fair and square. It's just a risky gambling for everybody who are in that place.

The same thing will happen even if you know most of the people there because there is always that one man or one group that will always doubt the outcome of especially if they are on the losing side or had a lose streak and suddenly they got that feeling that they are tricked. Safe to say that a fight will suddenly break out in no time.

[Fortify]

Is street gambling safe?

   Actually, this is an easy one and it all depends on the place and who you play with. Almost all of the streets here have people piling up to bet on games like blackjack, lucky nine, and baccarat. Fights actually broke out since the place where the games take place is only on the streets where there is actually no authorities like security guards or moderator for the games. One of my friends actually gets hospitalized because of his winning and he got on one of his opponent's heads after the game, his opponent and his companions hit him on his face with a baseball bat.

   Does it prove that street gambling is not safe? Yes, it might but it all depends on the players. Will u play your bet with people you know are no good? No right? Maybe we can't really say until it happens but how about the chance that you can get yourself harmed, I'm not saying that don't play street games or don't bet on street gambling what I'm saying is please do choose who you play with wisely.

   Spreading awareness is what at least we can do to help others, if ever you're watching some street games and you feel something's up call some authorities already because you might catch fire as well.

You are conflating and confusing terminology here. Most people when reading the headline would think you're on about gambling actually outside, on the street, which can be full of conmen and ripoff artists. Engaging with anyone on the sidewalk when it comes to betting activity is very dangerous and you can get setup in so many different ways (they can hook you in with small bets and take you on a big bet, they can get a feel for how much money you've got and have an accomplice mug you, just so much potential for a bad outcome). Legitimate large casinos in most developed countries are some of the most secure and safe environments to gamble, albeit the odds are against you and the house always has the long term advantage.

[Hispo]

It is a special case whether one can gamble in the street or not. For example, here in my country people cannot safely gamble that way, and the closest alternative is cock-fighting.

On the other hand, in developed countries, I assume that gambling in public spaces is also illegal, the same way it is to drink alcohol in public.

It is better just for people to stick to online casinos and if they want to socialize, it is possible to build a good setup to enjoy with friends in the safety of one's home.

This is also noticed with cockfighting which it is illegal to operate without permission and it has always been hot to the police about illegal cockfighting that is why those people who conduct this illegally is going to remote areas that are difficult to reach by car mostly only motorcycle, but there are places that this event is done (arena) which is legal. Also in public places, you can't gamble but it is not strict as we can still see people doing it but if someone saw it like the police they will get scolded mostly. But when it comes to vigil for death gambling is really pretty known on this and even if you are on the road as long as you attend it is okay to join this as most of the authorities are not going to stop it as they respect it.

Cockfighting arenas are like a safe place for people to gamble here, those who are not betting on the arena, set some tables to one side and roll dices or play cards.

But I am not sure if we could call this alternative as "street gambling" since one is not technically gambling in the streets, but rather in a particular enclosed area, where gambling is socially acceptable. Still the police also plays a significant role on whether one can or cannot do without getting in problems.  

[bittraffic]

Is street gambling safe?

I mean, totally! Especially if we are talking about the streets and you include gambling in it, certainly those two words when put together will result into a not desirable outcome because there is no authority to protect the gamblers and no moderator to keep the gambling fair and square. It's just a risky gambling for everybody who are in that place.

The same thing will happen even if you know most of the people there because there is always that one man or one group that will always doubt the outcome of especially if they are on the losing side or had a lose streak and suddenly they got that feeling that they are tricked. Safe to say that a fight will suddenly break out in no time.

Or someone outside just keeps an eye on who is winning and will just ambush you when you go home. At gunpoint, you will really be handing out whatever you have, you'd be lucky if they leave you alive.

The kind of neighborhood matters so it would be best if you just gamble on streets where you know everyone in there and you are comfortable drinking beer with those guys dealing cards.

[Cookdata]

Is street gambling safe?

   Actually, this is an easy one and it all depends on the place and who you play with. Almost all of the streets here have people piling up to bet on games like blackjack, lucky nine, and baccarat. Fights actually broke out since the place where the games take place is only on the streets where there is actually no authorities like security guards or moderator for the games. One of my friends actually gets hospitalized because of his winning and he got on one of his opponent's heads after the game, his opponent and his companions hit him on his face with a baseball bat.

   Does it prove that street gambling is not safe? Yes, it might but it all depends on the players. Will u play your bet with people you know are no good? No right? Maybe we can't really say until it happens but how about the chance that you can get yourself harmed, I'm not saying that don't play street games or don't bet on street gambling what I'm saying is please do choose who you play with wisely.

   Spreading awareness is what at least we can do to help others, if ever you're watching some street games and you feel something's up call some authorities already because you might catch fire as well.

There are different types of street games, I don't know which you are referring to specifically but I can tell you for free that it's bad gambling if you are involved with the street. In street gambling, you don't set the rules, you follow the rule of the street and as such, I don't think there is something favorable about those rules and the chances of winning are always zero in my opinion. I once lost my last money on me when I engage in the last one I played and I never for once tried it again. There are these guys also in my country that goes around with their casino bags, they will encourage you to play, they will lure you in and make you win the first game and after that, they will increase your winning and expect you to play again but that's a trap because you will never win the second one and that is when they expect you to wager big amount.

[mvdheuvel1983]

Is street gambling safe?

Anywhere where the word street appears is never a good one. The street is not the safest place to be not to talk about gambling. You will be out there in an environment controlled by all sorts of people with criminal tendencies. Street gambling is highly unregulated and if in a regular casino where the odds are against you, in street gambling, the odds are 1000x against you.
Even if you win, the probability of getting robbed is high. Please stay away from street gambling and never encourage it. I agree with you that creating awareness could help reduce this but them if the authorities do not provide an enabling environment for her citizens to thrive, they will turn to the streets.

[Jody.Drummer]

Is street gambling safe?

I mean, totally! Especially if we are talking about the streets and you include gambling in it, certainly those two words when put together will result into a not desirable outcome because there is no authority to protect the gamblers and no moderator to keep the gambling fair and square. It's just a risky gambling for everybody who are in that place.

The same thing will happen even if you know most of the people there because there is always that one man or one group that will always doubt the outcome of especially if they are on the losing side or had a lose streak and suddenly they got that feeling that they are tricked. Safe to say that a fight will suddenly break out in no time.

Yes, it will be like that in the end, we don't know if the place is really safe and the people inside can accept defeat gracefully. As I experienced, defeat sometimes makes us emotional and if we can't control it it will be very dangerous, especially this is a street where anything can happen. When a person is controlled by emotions, they can do anything, and what is even more dangerous for them is money. I would avoid gambling on the street like that.

[Questat]

Is street gambling safe?

I mean, totally! Especially if we are talking about the streets and you include gambling in it, certainly those two words when put together will result into a not desirable outcome because there is no authority to protect the gamblers and no moderator to keep the gambling fair and square. It's just a risky gambling for everybody who are in that place.

The same thing will happen even if you know most of the people there because there is always that one man or one group that will always doubt the outcome of especially if they are on the losing side or had a lose streak and suddenly they got that feeling that they are tricked. Safe to say that a fight will suddenly break out in no time.

Yes, it will be like that in the end, we don't know if the place is really safe and the people inside can accept defeat gracefully. As I experienced, defeat sometimes makes us emotional and if we can't control it it will be very dangerous, especially this is a street where anything can happen. When a person is controlled by emotions, they can do anything, and what is even more dangerous for them is money. I would avoid gambling on the street like that.

True, anything that involves with money can always make a man's nature to change that is why money is reckoned to be the root of all evil. The most dangerous ones are that kind of gambler who got the needs of his family on his shoulder and to make things easier, he gambled all the money left in hopes to earn as fast as he could and then he thinks he was cheated. It's pretty much safe to assume that things will get messy in just moments because of that doubt that he felt which resulted to a lose of his funds.

So, yes, street gambling is very much a dangerous place to be in and no matter how good and lucky you are in gambling, there's a good chance that you won't be leaving the place in the same way you entered it. Trust me because these things are pretty notorious in our place especially in streets with almost no police presence.

[madnessteat]

If you observe what’s really happening there you would see that there is a gang and the gang members act like random players. They come and win huge prizes occasionally because it is all a fucking act. Then some real person sees that and thinks “if this dumb fuck can win this I can too!” Of course it never happens because they make the game harder immediately when you decide to play.

I wouldn’t even get too close to them. Someone may just steal something from you. It is way too dangerous.

Yes, the game of thimbles and other similar games were quite widespread in the 90's in various large markets in my country. This kind of game is really a show for fools. If a fool agrees to play, at first they are allowed to win to increase their excitement, but when it comes to big bets, they lose everything, right down to their watches, necklaces, and clothes. Such games should be avoided.

[Slow death]

this brings back memories of a few years ago, more than 10 years in my country and when I was less than 12 years old, me and my friends would play cards and bet money, it was something fun and the games were peaceful, or even if he was the loser, he accepted defeat calmly, and also at that time the laws in my country were very lenient laws, that's why we could play in the streets without problems, but with the passing of the years and the suffering of the people, the money started to disappear. have much more importance, and the cost of living has increased a lot and with that people no longer accept losing and paying peacefully. if in a card game more than 10 years ago we bet 1$ each person and the loser did not feel like losing 1$, today in street games when someone loses 1$ they immediately start accusing that the seller has cheated and refuses to pay

what you watch next is a bloody fight between the loser and other gamblers, and for that reason the laws have become very tough to stop this kind of behavior, and the government has started to allow gambling only in places that have licenses, and unfortunately the casinos in my country are for rich people. as a result of all this, the poor in my country are left with nothing but to play the lottery or place bets in online casinos.

currently in my country no one dares to play  Gambling  by betting money on the street, everyone is afraid of being denounced and arrested, people play but do not bet money because it is not illegal, it is not a crime to play cards in the streets in my country, as long as you don't bet money. well, by that I mean that it is not good for people to participate in  Gambling  in the streets