Should mentally unstable people be allowed to gamble?

[smyslov]

My question now is are there any moral, ethical or legal obligation to bar a person from gambling after physically observing that he is mentally unstable?

If the office of the gambling platform has it in their policy and it is approved by the authorities then they can implement it, It is a legal obligation but not a moral obligation, and it's unethical, it takes a professional physician to check if the bettor is physically fit to be in the vicinity but as long as he is harmless and he is minding his own business then there's no reason to bar him from betting.
He has the same rights like everyone else unless the state deem him not fit to bet.

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[Iroh]

I like your explanation that he should be stopped if there are any signs of misbehaviour. But I am really scared at this point because I have seen some mentally unstable people react in a violent manner that leads to serious injuries to some people. You might think they behave normally or are harmless but I have observed that mental illnesses can increase if the sufferer does not have access to proper medical attention.  As much as everyone is free to gamble, such people have to be properly observed because there might be a sudden change in their behaviour. The management of the gambling houses or casinos should give more priority to the safety of gamblers than profit.

The management of the gambling house should give more priority to the safety of gamblers than profit. Sadly, the casinos would always prioritize profits than anything else and in the scenario you mentioned, would continue to allow the mentally unstable man to play as long as he doesn’t disturb others from doing same.
They need profits and would allow anyone that is reasonable enough and has money to play. That’s they way with profit oriented organizations like these. They couldn’t care less on who’s handing over the money as long as the money is handed over.

[Makus]

In my own opinion, I'll say having mentally unstable people gambling in your casino would only reduce the reputation of the casino. There are places were those kind of persons should play, but gambling is a no go area, except he was just on a disguise. I can't even imagine walking into a casino with a mentally unstable person. That story only tells that the attendant is heartless, for him to allow such person enter and make a bet, is only shows that that attendant is capable of promoting irresponsible gambling.

[goldenmonke]

individuals must be free to choose, even those who you consider to be 'unstable.' casinos should have facilities for wellness check and exclusion in any case.

[AmoreJaz]

individuals must be free to choose, even those who you consider to be 'unstable.' casinos should have facilities for wellness check and exclusion in any case.

wellness check? that i won't expect on any gambling site,. self exclusion that is a common feature you can find. however, do remember that it is still on the gambler"s final decision  to alter his lifestyle.

bottomline, the gambler himself is the final straw on how he will walk his journey of life. as it is his own volition to do what's right for his life, it is his own will if he would want to change for the betterment of life or not.

[TelolettOm]

In my own opinion, I'll say having mentally unstable people gambling in your casino would only reduce the reputation of the casino. There are places were those kind of persons should play, but gambling is a no go area, except he was just on a disguise. I can't even imagine walking into a casino with a mentally unstable person. That story only tells that the attendant is heartless, for him to allow such person enter and make a bet, is only shows that that attendant is capable of promoting irresponsible gambling.

Agree. People with unstable mental must be excluded from playing in casinos. they potentially cause riots if they get big losses. I think the security guard of casino mustn't allowed the unstable mental people to come in the casinos. How if they brother other gamblers?  Reputable casinos must have some rules related to the age and mental health of eligible visitors. The casinos or gambling home must be aware to keep their reputation as a comfortable place to gamble.  

[PX-Z]

individuals must be free to choose, even those who you consider to be 'unstable.' casinos should have facilities for wellness check and exclusion in any case.

wellness check? that i won't expect on any gambling site,. self exclusion that is a common feature you can find. however, do remember that it is still on the gambler"s final decision  to alter his lifestyle.

The self-exclusion is a self-decision, only a "stable" individual can hit that button when he thinks that it's the right time, while the other won't do it for their "own-good" until it's incurable already that damages up to selling their properties, bankruptsy, etc.

[Belarge]

In my own opinion, I'll say having mentally unstable people gambling in your casino would only reduce the reputation of the casino. There are places were those kind of persons should play, but gambling is a no go area, except he was just on a disguise. I can't even imagine walking into a casino with a mentally unstable person. That story only tells that the attendant is heartless, for him to allow such person enter and make a bet, is only shows that that attendant is capable of promoting irresponsible gambling.

Casino is not meant for everyone, we only become very careful when we start losing our initial deposits but become confident when we have money in our pocket. Irresponsible gambling exists only when a gambler doesn't stand or hold good opportunity of gambling, instead it continue to lose points and confidence, thereby leading to addiction and most of these gamblers are very strict. Not agreeable, why should we allow these gamblers to place wagers on games, knowing fully they're not in their right or balance state to gamble.

[Docnaster]

In my own opinion, I'll say having mentally unstable people gambling in your casino would only reduce the reputation of the casino. There are places were those kind of persons should play, but gambling is a no go area, except he was just on a disguise. I can't even imagine walking into a casino with a mentally unstable person. That story only tells that the attendant is heartless, for him to allow such person enter and make a bet, is only shows that that attendant is capable of promoting irresponsible gambling.

Realistically speaking, I don't think there's any gambling company that'll want to allow a mentally unstable person use their offline platform to gamble because it'll definitely spoil the reputation of such gambling company as many will see it as inhumane for such kind of act. However, I don't think it'll be easy to regulate the mental state of individuals before they can gamble on a gambling sites and that's why I think that even when it's condemnable for mentally unstable people to gamble, there's every possiblity that they are still involved in gambling regardless of whatever anyone has to say about them.

When it comes to online gambling, the possibility of gambling engagements by persons who shouldn't even be allowed to engage in gambling are very high.

[Blitzboy]

In my own opinion, I'll say having mentally unstable people gambling in your casino would only reduce the reputation of the casino. There are places were those kind of persons should play, but gambling is a no go area, except he was just on a disguise. I can't even imagine walking into a casino with a mentally unstable person. That story only tells that the attendant is heartless, for him to allow such person enter and make a bet, is only shows that that attendant is capable of promoting irresponsible gambling.

Realistically speaking, I don't think there's any gambling company that'll want to allow a mentally unstable person use their offline platform to gamble because it'll definitely spoil the reputation of such gambling company as many will see it as inhumane for such kind of act. However, I don't think it'll be easy to regulate the mental state of individuals before they can gamble on a gambling sites and that's why I think that even when it's condemnable for mentally unstable people to gamble, there's every possiblity that they are still involved in gambling regardless of whatever anyone has to say about them.

When it comes to online gambling, the possibility of gambling engagements by persons who shouldn't even be allowed to engage in gambling are very high.

Their reputation may be in danger, but isnt morality more important? I believe that online and offline gambling providers must establish strong systems to protect vulnerable people, especially those with mental health difficulties. Not simply reputation, but ethics.

Online, the challenge grows. I believe online gambling regulation is harder but not impossible. Technology allows anonymous gambling but can also reveal abnormal gambling tendencies, which may indicate mental illness. Why dont more firms invest in these technologies? This is a must if we want responsible gambling.

Education and awareness important. I recommend proactive education about dangers and signs of harmful gambling habits. Online platforms could require educational modules before offering gambling services. Its unconventional, but it might revolutionize healthy gambling. We must change the focus from avoiding bad headlines to helping gamblers.

[Hamphser]

In my own opinion, I'll say having mentally unstable people gambling in your casino would only reduce the reputation of the casino. There are places were those kind of persons should play, but gambling is a no go area, except he was just on a disguise. I can't even imagine walking into a casino with a mentally unstable person. That story only tells that the attendant is heartless, for him to allow such person enter and make a bet, is only shows that that attendant is capable of promoting irresponsible gambling.

Realistically speaking, I don't think there's any gambling company that'll want to allow a mentally unstable person use their offline platform to gamble because it'll definitely spoil the reputation of such gambling company as many will see it as inhumane for such kind of act. However, I don't think it'll be easy to regulate the mental state of individuals before they can gamble on a gambling sites and that's why I think that even when it's condemnable for mentally unstable people to gamble, there's every possiblity that they are still involved in gambling regardless of whatever anyone has to say about them.

When it comes to online gambling, the possibility of gambling engagements by persons who shouldn't even be allowed to engage in gambling are very high.

As long it would be crossing about humanitarian rights then for sure it would really be creating that kind of problem on which same as you said that it would really be tarnishing their reputation and this is something that they dont really want because we do know that if the masses or the people would really be making out such reaction then pretty sure it would really be bringing out that huge issue into the said platform or company on which it isnt really that good in anyway. This is why they would really be allowing those people to play and wont really be caring about their mental or whatsoever as long they arent that harming someone
then it should really be just that fine.

Sometimes people are really just that too judgmental on things specially into those people who do look odd but eventually they arent really doing something for them to be prohibited in doing something.
People do usually put up themselves into harm because of wrong assumptions.

[YOSHIE]

My question now is are there any moral, ethical or legal obligation to bar a person from gambling after physically observing that he is mentally unstable?

If I'm not mistaken, several countries have rehabilitation homes for gambling addicts, as far as I know there are special places for those who are mentally unstable, they are specially handled by neurological and mental specialists, legally those who are addicted have special rehabilitation to treat it.

But ethically there is no law that prohibits them from gambling, generally everyone who is involved in gambling is based on their own wishes and desires, there is no law to prohibit it, except: they come and are taken by the family, because the user's mental state is no longer stable in everyday life, maybe they need a little rehabilitation or serious treatment for their recovery.

[Samlucky O]

For me I don't see anything wrong with that. Just that some people looks unkept as if they are mad where as they are not . Some times it might be a person working in a nearby house that just decided to come and book a game. although  People who are psycological deraged can also play gamble if the psycological effect is not much.

What really matters is your composure. When ever such person who loks tattered comes to the betting Shop, there is a need for brain test, by asking the person some questions, if not answerd in a resiprocative manner I think there is no need for him to be allowed.

[nara1892]

In my own opinion, I'll say having mentally unstable people gambling in your casino would only reduce the reputation of the casino. There are places were those kind of persons should play, but gambling is a no go area, except he was just on a disguise. I can't even imagine walking into a casino with a mentally unstable person. That story only tells that the attendant is heartless, for him to allow such person enter and make a bet, is only shows that that attendant is capable of promoting irresponsible gambling.

Agree. People with unstable mental must be excluded from playing in casinos. they potentially cause riots if they get big losses. I think the security guard of casino mustn't allowed the unstable mental people to come in the casinos. How if they brother other gamblers?  Reputable casinos must have some rules related to the age and mental health of eligible visitors. The casinos or gambling home must be aware to keep their reputation as a comfortable place to gamble.  

If for example they are really detected to have a mental disorder or some other kind of disease that can create chaos then obviously I agree with your idea that they should be immediately removed from the casino area because I think it is very likely that they will do some unexpected actions that can certainly disturb the visitors who are enjoying gambling. On the other hand I think the casino officers will also not be silent, they will definitely take immediate action to minimize so that unwanted events do not occur.

But on the other hand I think the officers must also have a little expertise in distinguishing someone whether he really has a mental disorder or not, because obviously if we only look in terms of appearance then what about people who look shabby but have very good behavior and responsibility like the person referred to by the OP? That is very possible, and it is also very possible that one of the officers is wrong in identifying if there is one person who looks like that. I think for regulatory issues most casinos must have implemented it especially in terms of money that is a requirement to be able to engage in gambling.

[shivansps]

Recently I was around a physical bet shop close to my area and I observed a man who was shabbily dressed walking in the gambling house. I got into the place to observe what his intentions were. He walked straight to the gaming attendant, placed his bets in a highly coordinated manner and quietly walked out of the physical gambling house. From the way he was well organized, you will never know that he was mentally unsound apart from his dirty clothes and unkept hair and beard.

When I inquired from the attendant, she said he was a regular customer and that he usually raised money for gambling through the manual jobs he does around the area. She also told me that he has never misbehaved and acted violently in the gambling house so she was comfortable with him.

My question now is are there any moral, ethical or legal obligation to bar a person from gambling after physically observing that he is mentally unstable?

I think that the gaming house staff does not have such a right. Because this girl who takes bets is not a doctor, she is not a psychiatrist and cannot diagnose a person. By what criteria is he not okay? Because he is not dressed very well. This is a subjective opinion, maybe you or I won’t like it, but another person may not like it. From the point of view of the establishment, it is not beneficial for the owners to refuse to accept bets. On the contrary, it is probably better for them if the person is very passionate and does not control himself very well.
In general, my opinion is that the staff cannot assess a person’s psychological health; a doctor can do this. But as far as I know, the doctor cannot forbid the patient to play

[Makus]

Just as I said earlier, there is no way I will be comfortably walking into a casino hall with a mentally unstable person. If that happens, it psychologically means I have accepted that we are even. Since the person is mentally unstable, what are the odds that he might not be gambling irresponsibly, or stealing just to gamble. If I'm in the shoes of the attendant, I'll just quite letting the mentally unstable man to gamble. The major reason we where told to gamble only when we are above the age of 18 is because, at that stage of our lives we are now mature enough to know when to say yes and no without guidance or direction from anyone, and we are responsible for our actions. But in the case of the mentally unstable person, it seems the attendant was just taking advantage over him, because with that condition, he cannot fully make a responsible decision.

[Jawhead999]

What really matters is your composure. When ever such person who loks tattered comes to the betting Shop, there is a need for brain test, by asking the person some questions, if not answerd in a resiprocative manner I think there is no need for him to be allowed.

It's not good, most of gambling addicts have no brains, so the casinos won't able to make as much as they can. But that depends on the questions, if you only ask like who's the president in US or 5 years old math like 10+10, anyone can answer that.

Someone who can answer your questions aren't always have stable mental and vice versa.

[bittraffic]

What really matters is your composure. When ever such person who loks tattered comes to the betting Shop, there is a need for brain test, by asking the person some questions, if not answerd in a resiprocative manner I think there is no need for him to be allowed.

It's not good, most of gambling addicts have no brains, so the casinos won't able to make as much as they can. But that depends on the questions, if you only ask like who's the president in US or 5 years old math like 10+10, anyone can answer that.

Someone who can answer your questions aren't always have stable mental and vice versa.

But would the casino prevent them from playing?  I doubt that imo especially online, when they see a user register, it only means this user can read and write. and that's enough to let them register. Once he deposits coins, then he is good to bet.

Mentally unstable is broader. A lonely person and I mean a lonely sad person shouldn't be allowed to gamble as well because it wouldn't be profitable for him for it's a sure loss for him.

[Pandu Geddon]

I think that the gaming house staff does not have such a right. Because this girl who takes bets is not a doctor, she is not a psychiatrist and cannot diagnose a person. By what criteria is he not okay? Because he is not dressed very well. This is a subjective opinion, maybe you or I won’t like it, but another person may not like it. From the point of view of the establishment, it is not beneficial for the owners to refuse to accept bets. On the contrary, it is probably better for them if the person is very passionate and does not control himself very well.
In general, my opinion is that the staff cannot assess a person’s psychological health; a doctor can do this. But as far as I know, the doctor cannot forbid the patient to play

for casinos, I think the most important thing at stake is money. not leaves. and it proves that people who come to the casino to gamble at least have money to gamble with. and that is reason enough for anyone who wants to play and bet to come to the casino.
unless the gambler's behavior is disruptive. it could be prohibited by the casino. like body odor is very annoying, it can be detrimental to the casino if other customers are disturbed. but if it was the case that he came to bet and then left, perhaps no other customer would be harmed. especially if you are used to seeing it like that.

[maydna]

Just as I said earlier, there is no way I will be comfortably walking into a casino hall with a mentally unstable person. If that happens, it psychologically means I have accepted that we are even. Since the person is mentally unstable, what are the odds that he might not be gambling irresponsibly, or stealing just to gamble. If I'm in the shoes of the attendant, I'll just quite letting the mentally unstable man to gamble. The major reason we where told to gamble only when we are above the age of 18 is because, at that stage of our lives we are now mature enough to know when to say yes and no without guidance or direction from anyone, and we are responsible for our actions. But in the case of the mentally unstable person, it seems the attendant was just taking advantage over him, because with that condition, he cannot fully make a responsible decision.

However, when the mentally unstable person had no intention of disturbing the people who were also gambling at the casino, the officers also didn't mind. They just assumed he was among the many gamblers who wanted to gamble. The officer allowed the person to gamble, and I think before the officer allowed the person to enter the casino, the officer must have asked his superiors first. Perhaps that's why the officers allowed the person to continue gambling after he finished his activities, especially since all this time, the person only came to gamble and left the casino after he finished gambling. And it wasn't a threat to the casino because they didn't see anything suspicious about the person while he was gambling at the casino. But if the person looks suspicious and has different intentions than before, the officers will interrogate him and take him to another room or even remove him from the casino and will not allow the person to return to the casino.