A Nigerian Father Rejects Son's Gambling Win

[Zaguru12]

Legit seems to have a lot of negative reviews and the blog have published some news that were later proven false so I would believe this happens in reality.

Legit.ng are one of the least news outlets to get reliable information from, they basically publish contents gotten or created on social media mostly facebook users without them having to varify the authenticity of it. Probably because it would create the traffic (through clickbait) they need for their blog.

Father must have money and can provide for his family. He Wouldn't act that way if they don't have enough. Or maybe the father is really a disciplinarian and wanted the boy to stop gambling as well.

A boy having that much in Nigeria can live a life on his own afaik. Fathers can see where this boy is heading and he'll have a say in the family which a father will not like.

They are fathers that would kick off it even if he doesn’t have much himself. The stand many people have on religion believes even the men of God that preaches the gospel do not have them. Some see gambling as a thing that one could easily get addicted to and could just ruin their life. Most especially the fact that this generation make nothing better out of funds like this when won. I would say the father is standing on the religious beliefs he has over gambling or the stereotypes of how gambling ruin people

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

A boy won #38,000,000 ($82340.19) with just #400 ($0.87)

Does the average Nigerian population use the CBN rate to exchange USDT? I'm just curious to know that's why I asked. I feel the current rate for $1 to naira is #750, and if I am correct, that means that the dollar value of his winning is about $51k.

Some parents, based on how superstitious they are with those old beliefs, mostly in Africa, may see gambling as being demonic or something else, but that's not what gambling is; gambling is for fun and for luckily winning some funds if the person gets lucky. I wonder how bad the boy would feel that his dad did not accept the money, because if it were to be me, I would really feel bad. I can't give my dad money, and he rejects it without telling me why, and even if he gave any reason, good or bad, it wouldn't make me feel any better.

For me, if I were him, I would just either use the amount I intended to give my dad to give to a charity home or use it to help anyone who is in need on the street.

[Lida93]

Father must have money and can provide for his family. He Wouldn't act that way if they don't have enough.
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I doubt if the father's decision is related to him already having wealth, cause from the look of things they are a poor family struggling to even survive. Some of us have such fathers, growing up from a home where every penny you acquire the source is been questioned just to make sure it's not gotten from the wrong source deviant to their religious faith. I bet this boy's father is one of those religious fanatics that sees gambling as a devilish venture and abhors it's in all ramifications.

For the boy to be able to gamble then he must have clocked 18+ and should embark on his life journey with that money, investing in his future cause his father has lived his own youthful life and shouldn't coerce him on how to live  especially when such money can take him out of poverty . Opportunities don't happy on a daily .

[btc_angela]

A boy won #38,000,000 ($82340.19) with just #400 ($0.87) and when the boy brought home his win, the biological father of the boy rejected the money because it was gotten from gambling. So that makes me to think how people look or see or think of gambling. Is gambling a bad thing to do? As for me gambling is not a bad something but the individual can be bad and also the way you present yourself in the society can also tell people about your personality.

How do you see the father? Was he right by rejecting the son gambling win?

Perhaps the Father has his own principle and probably work hard through his entire life to put his family in good spot. I mean the food he put in the table, their education must have come from him busting his ass every day so that he can have a good life.

So not surprised that he has rejected the money from gambling. Maybe he also wanted to teach that son the lessons in life. And we all know that money that comes from gambling will gone so fast, admit it or not, from our experiencing winning big money, in just a matter or days or weeks those are going to be sweep under like in a blink of an eye.

[swogerino]

For me it would have no problem if my son (when I will have one) will bring back this amount of money from gambling as long as he is not an addicted gambler and he plays in a moderate way.I would take the win as I know that in the long run the son had probably lost more than he won with this single win.The reason why the father could not accept the winnings must be more moral related like religion or something like that but nowadays in developed countries and I doubt Nigeria to be one of them yet,morals and ethics are considered a bit different,for example in Vegas if someone hit the jackpot people will look at him as a very lucky person and not as a gambler,so in the end it all depends on each one of us point of view.

[rahmad2nd]

A boy won #38,000,000 ($82340.19) with just #400 ($0.87) and when the boy brought home his win, the biological father of the boy rejected the money because it was gotten from gambling. So that makes me to think how people look or see or think of gambling. Is gambling a bad thing to do? As for me gambling is not a bad something but the individual can be bad and also the way you present yourself in the society can also tell people about your personality.
How do you see the father? Was he right by rejecting the son gambling win?

First of all, we have to know the family background of the man who won the gambling. why, this is important for our assessment to be more objective. however because we have no other information, apart from what is available in this thread. automatically, there will be many different responses from the community. in fact, I can't be sure why the father refused the money his son gave just because of a gambling win. even so, we can categorize it in the closest and simplest conclusion. maybe, there is a background with a belief held by the man's family. This speculation is far more relevant than assuming something we don't know. in fact, what his father did was entirely his right and we can't assume too much. in fact, it doesn't matter if the father refuses a gift from the son. because of that, is their problem between son and father.

It could also be, the father is not used to being given something from his son. why, there is idealism here. the father feels that he is the head of the family. thus, he was not used to receiving gifts from his son. but for sure, a person has a different point of view. in fact, what you suspect is not necessarily true like that. because, there are many reasons behind the refusal.

[Wiwo]

From the look of things, the boy will abandon his father and move on with enjoying his money regardless, gambling has become a well-known practice in Nigeria and millions of Nigerians trust gambling to be their life changer and most time, they have won one time or the other even if it will be a small amount in winning.

And Coupled with the level of poverty and high inflation, 38 million can be a life changer for the young boy and he won't allow his father comes in his way, regardless of what the father's moral standing is about gambling.

[tiCeR]

A boy won #38,000,000 ($82340.19) with just #400 ($0.87) and when the boy brought home his win, the biological father of the boy rejected the money because it was gotten from gambling. So that makes me to think how people look or see or think of gambling. Is gambling a bad thing to do? As for me gambling is not a bad something but the individual can be bad and also the way you present yourself in the society can also tell people about your personality.
How do you see the father? Was he right by rejecting the son gambling win?

First of all, we have to know the family background of the man who won the gambling. why, this is important for our assessment to be more objective. however because we have no other information, apart from what is available in this thread. automatically, there will be many different responses from the community. in fact, I can't be sure why the father refused the money his son gave just because of a gambling win. even so, we can categorize it in the closest and simplest conclusion. maybe, there is a background with a belief held by the man's family. This speculation is far more relevant than assuming something we don't know. in fact, what his father did was entirely his right and we can't assume too much. in fact, it doesn't matter if the father refuses a gift from the son. because of that, is their problem between son and father.

It could also be, the father is not used to being given something from his son. why, there is idealism here. the father feels that he is the head of the family. thus, he was not used to receiving gifts from his son. but for sure, a person has a different point of view. in fact, what you suspect is not necessarily true like that. because, there are many reasons behind the refusal.

As you said it is all about assumptions and we do not have sufficient background information to derive any proper conclusions. Yet, there are many "ifs" that make this an interesting discussion regardless. Even "if" this was about belief and religion, would the belief still justify that action if this was a once in a lifetime chance for the son, the son is not addicted, would now have the money to get education and is eager to start a business and give back to the people around him. What "if" that is true, should religion still have the final word or be the only driver for the final decision? It is possible that the son has a big heart, or he was desperate and felt he had to change something in no time and got lucky. Belief and religion can be powerful, but when comes the point where it also starts to undermine positive fate?
It is an interesting post and it would be awesome to have more background information.

[Johnyz]

How do you see the father? Was he right by rejecting the son gambling win?

This will falls to their belief and traditions, and we know that Nigeria follows many belief and maybe gambling is considered there as not ok. The winning is huge but I salute his father for being very traditional and not being greed when it comes to the money. I hope they can settle this down and make a good arrangement, if his son is more responsible then hopefully he can finally accept the winnings and have a better life.

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

A boy won #38,000,000 ($82340.19) with just #400 ($0.87) and when the boy brought home his win, the biological father of the boy rejected the money because it was gotten from gambling. So that makes me to think how people look or see or think of gambling. Is gambling a bad thing to do? As for me gambling is not a bad something but the individual can be bad and also the way you present yourself in the society can also tell people about your personality.

Due to the high rate of fraudulent activities, at times when parents act we shouldn't blame them for they have their own reasons, most especially when it has to do with their unemployed sons/daughters coming home with huge sum of money, whether gotten legally or illegally, as most parents will find it difficult to believe until proven otherwise by eyewitnesses. So in this case, I think maybe the father was scared or had little or no knowledge how gambling works, and as such trying to avoid a huge sum he can't afford to pay if asked to in the future.

[stomachgrowls]

How do you see the father? Was he right by rejecting the son gambling win?

This will falls to their belief and traditions, and we know that Nigeria follows many belief and maybe gambling is considered there as not ok. The winning is huge but I salute his father for being very traditional and not being greed when it comes to the money. I hope they can settle this down and make a good arrangement, if his son is more responsible then hopefully he can finally accept the winnings and have a better life.

If we do speak about legality or their impressions towards it on Nigeria then better read this up.

The law distinguishes between games of skill (which are legal) and games of chance (which are illegal). Legal forms of gambling include the lottery, land-based casinos and sports betting, whereas roulette, dice games and non-skilled card games are considered illegal.
Source

If we do speak about religion thing then 50% of them are Muslims on which we know that gambling in Muslim religion is prohibited which it would be not shocking
if his father or their family is a Muslim but there are ones who are Christians too and other religion. This is why it is really that situational
and something that do talks about personal decisions or preference on what his father is trying out to show.

[Stable090]

Muslims strictly forbids gambling according to Quran. In strictly Muslim countries, you will see their government forbidden gambling, it has not been like that in countries that Christians are. No where in Bible that directly point to gambling, but Quaran directly pointed to it to be bad. I guess the guy's father is a Muslim.

You are right, gambling is always illegal in most Arabian countries. So what do the father want the son to do with the money or what will he ask the son to do with the money, the money have been won already and it can’t be returned again, the only thing is to accept the money, maybe take from the money and share to the less privilege, then they all can make use of the remaining money. And if the man is not interested in the money, then the son can take the money and establish himself, since the money wasn’t gotten from any bad source.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Some people have been so poor till they become blind and think it's a crime to live in affluence.... Cus how could a poor man exhibit such an awkward mentality?? Why would you stop the boy from enjoying his luck Since you feel you don't need them anyways?...
The boy must be so ignorant and lame... You've got 38 million naira and someone is saying he can't accommodate you and the funds, then you ain't got no clues on what to do next? I mean, how much is a house?? Can't you buy a duplex and invest and rest of the money?? I don't even believe The story to be true cus, AFAIK, nobody enjoys being limited to his wants.

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

[blockman]

Maybe there's more of the belief in spirituality or religion or the way the father was raised by his parents before. I can't blame the father as I've seen a lot of people that are the same as him. The thinking is that if the money was taken from a quick source then it will also be gone quickly.
But if I was him, he can spare his boy and take the money and use that for something better. However, it wasn't like that and his values are much stronger than the need of theirs. Sometimes, there's always a rule that can be exempted even if it's gonna take your pride. He should taken the money and tell his boy to never do that again.

[GiftedMAN]

It’s the man’s choice to choose to accept the money or not, but we all know the amount won is really a big amount that’s enough to change someone’s life. If the man reject the money, i don’t have problem with that but the father shouldn’t stop the boy from spending the money and using the money for anything he want.

Muslims strictly forbids gambling according to Quran. In strictly Muslim countries, you will see their government forbidden gambling, it has not been like that in countries that Christians are. No where in Bible that directly point to gambling, but Quaran directly pointed to it to be bad. I guess the guy's father is a Muslim.

Both the Bible and Quran is against gambling I don't think it is only the Muslims who's against gambling may be you are yet to see it in the bible but am going to find the chapters where it is stated maybe edit this post later. In the case of the religious belief of the father, I think it is unwise for him to reject the money because it comes from gambling knowing that he's very poor because from the picture he's an old man who's not looking like someone who's rich and now that he has the opportunity to witness such miraculous turnaround he should just let his religious beliefs be and focus more on establishing something meaning for himself before he die very poor and I will also blame the father for not training his son very well because if he does then his son wouldn't have become a gambler.

[coin-investor]

A boy won #38,000,000 ($82340.19) with just #400 ($0.87) and when the boy brought home his win, the biological father of the boy rejected the money because it was gotten from gambling. So that makes me to think how people look or see or think of gambling. Is gambling a bad thing to do? As for me gambling is not a bad something but the individual can be bad and also the way you present yourself in the society can also tell people about your personality.

How do you see the father? Was he right by rejecting the son gambling win?

He doesn't have to return the money to the betting company or do what his father asks him to do he is old enough to do what he pleases, his father has his own moral integrity that is different from yours, gambling is subjective if you play to have fun and you happen to win a big sum of money its a blessing, as a gambler you know that, it's not every day of playing that you can win so if your father doesn't want then let it be, but it's your right to enjoy your winning because you deserve it.

[TimeTeller]

Some people have been so poor till they become blind and think it's a crime to live in affluence.... Cus how could a poor man exhibit such an awkward mentality?? Why would you stop the boy from enjoying his luck Since you feel you don't need them anyways?...
The boy must be so ignorant and lame... You've got 38 million naira and someone is saying he can't accommodate you and the funds, then you ain't got no clues on what to do next? I mean, how much is a house?? Can't you buy a duplex and invest and rest of the money?? I don't even believe The story to be true cus, AFAIK, nobody enjoys being limited to his wants.

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

There are really some people who are sticking to their beliefs even if they are so poor, they actually need the money.
If I am the boy, if the father doesn't want the money to enter their house, then, buy one for himself.
Also, he can start a small business so he won't be dependent anymore from his family.
Use it to elevate his living. Not everyday that a person can be lucky even if we say it comes from gambling.

[sokani]

A boy won #38,000,000 ($82340.19) with just #400 ($0.87) and when the boy brought home his win, the biological father of the boy rejected the money because it was gotten from gambling. So that makes me to think how people look or see or think of gambling. Is gambling a bad thing to do? As for me gambling is not a bad something but the individual can be bad and also the way you present yourself in the society can also tell people about your personality.
How do you see the father? Was he right by rejecting the son gambling win?

First, I thought it was illiteracy, then it dawn on me that there is no way the dad wouldn't have heard of lottery or betting, and that people can actually get lucky and win big. But on the other hand, we shouldn't be hasty in criticizing the father because people do a lot of shitty things these days to make ends meet. Maybe the son has some questionable character and even when he truly won the said amount of money, the father couldn't believe him and as a result asked him to return the money.

[carlfebz2]

It’s the man’s choice to choose to accept the money or not, but we all know the amount won is really a big amount that’s enough to change someone’s life. If the man reject the money, i don’t have problem with that but the father shouldn’t stop the boy from spending the money and using the money for anything he want.

Muslims strictly forbids gambling according to Quran. In strictly Muslim countries, you will see their government forbidden gambling, it has not been like that in countries that Christians are. No where in Bible that directly point to gambling, but Quaran directly pointed to it to be bad. I guess the guy's father is a Muslim.

Both the Bible and Quran is against gambling I don't think it is only the Muslims who's against gambling may be you are yet to see it in the bible but am going to find the chapters where it is stated maybe edit this post later. In the case of the religious belief of the father, I think it is unwise for him to reject the money because it comes from gambling knowing that he's very poor because from the picture he's an old man who's not looking like someone who's rich and now that he has the opportunity to witness such miraculous turnaround he should just let his religious beliefs be and focus more on establishing something meaning for himself before he die very poor and I will also blame the father for not training his son very well because if he does then his son wouldn't have become a gambler.

You know that not all people would really be blinded by money in exchange of their principles and beliefs in life. No matter how big it would be and its really that foolish on ignoring or rejecting it considering that they

are really that poor or really having no good financial status but still you cant really conclude on a person on what are the decisions that he should make on a certain situation.
Therefore, we cant really judge him if he had made out those kind of reactions because its his own personal choice and he does have the full rights on what he should gonna do.
As for the money that his son able to win then there might be some considerations.

Everything would really be according into his principle because there are ones who are really sticking into it and there are ones who do make out some consideration basing up
on their life conditions and other factors on which we might be able to see it out.

[Mr.suevie]

For me it would have no problem if my son (when I will have one) will bring back this amount of money from gambling as long as he is not an addicted gambler and he plays in a moderate way.I would take the win as I know that in the long run the son had probably lost more than he won with this single win.The reason why the father could not accept the winnings must be more moral related like religion or something like that but nowadays in developed countries and I doubt Nigeria to be one of them yet,morals and ethics are considered a bit different,for example in Vegas if someone hit the jackpot people will look at him as a very lucky person and not as a gambler,so in the end it all depends on each one of us point of view.

well I doubt if that money won't be gladly accepted by any member of the forum here thats supposedly if the boy was anyone child, well I for one will also gladly accept that money won as I don't believe such superstition and religious believe about gambling being unethical but like you said this case wouldn't have transpire if it was a well urbanized area and seeing that I know Nigeria very well there are lots of parents and people who always behave in this manner towards gambling.