Casino/gambling center near an institution of learning?

[betswift]

I would be strongly against having something like that near the institutions of learning. I understand that it may be a good way to teach people the hard lessons of being careful with your assets and as a whole, but if my child would have the temptation of going somewhere like that, I would speak with them about the effects it could have and why it's so important to think first, then do something you won't regret afterwards.

[Taskford]

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Gambling is a game of choice as no one is being forced to engage in gambling so no matter where a gambling hall is located or situated, any one that will engage in gambling will do so. Gambling is the latest trend now as you can hardly meet people who are not into gambling especially people in their youth age. Everyone want a way to make quick money and only few people gamble for fun as a lot of people gamble with the aim of making money from it. Most gamblers are even students that are practically getting involved in gambling activities if they can win and sort out some of their fees they are meant to pay for their studies so I see nothing bad in a gambling hall being close to an institution of learning.

It really depends on the people that you hang out with.

Some people gamble, others don't.

Many people assume that whoever surrounds them is basically the same as everyone else.

In reality people are very different.

Yeah people have different but I guess sometime peer pressure could contribute something that those good people will be influence to follow what other people do. We see that exist since there are people who want to ride up somethings they don't want to be left out by trend so even if they don't hang out much on those people doing this activity but if he see that people do this are enjoying then for sure that they might get curious to try what those people experienced. Then after that there's a chance that they might get hook and like to continue what they are doing.

Also its illegal to put a gambling center or betting shops near on learning institutions since it will not bring anything good to young adults and for sure that they will be taken out in that jurisdiction.

[bakasabo]

On the other hand, we have casino posters on public transport, we have post all around the city. Even though casinos windows are not transparent, they hand posters on the windows from the street side. And the internet is full of casino ads. No matter if casino is near institution, kids see casinos anyway. If a casino near institution of learning only pushes to think about gambling (because no one would let them in), ads push kids to try gambling online. Which makes is looks like a casino near institution of learning isnt the biggest thread.

Imho it would be a much bigger problem, if there were a small shop near school. Instead of having a proper meal, kids would buy sodas, candies and chips. And those who look like adults, might try to buy alcohol.

[ethereumhunter]

I would be strongly against having something like that near the institutions of learning. I understand that it may be a good way to teach people the hard lessons of being careful with your assets and as a whole, but if my child would have the temptation of going somewhere like that, I would speak with them about the effects it could have and why it's so important to think first, then do something you won't regret afterwards.

When casino is near the institutions of learning, that will attract students attention to know what is inside the casino. They will not focus with their study but trying to search for more information. Then, some student will go to that casino and playing some gambling games and tells the other student about how exciting the gambling games on the casino. That will makes more student go to that casino and forget their study because that can makes them feels excitement than study.

If my child asks me about that, I will explain why that could be dangerous for them. They should know about the effect of playing gambling and lose their control in gambling so they can see what could happens to their life. That can gives more problem to their parents and not just their children because teachers will invite parents to the school and ask what is happens to their child.

[nullama]

I would be strongly against having something like that near the institutions of learning. I understand that it may be a good way to teach people the hard lessons of being careful with your assets and as a whole, but if my child would have the temptation of going somewhere like that, I would speak with them about the effects it could have and why it's so important to think first, then do something you won't regret afterwards.

Yeah, I think it's smart to teach the kids the why. If you just say "don't do this" they will not learn and will probably just end up doing it anyway.

If you teach them the reason why they shouldn't do something, then they can learn and be able to generalize and apply that knowledge in a more broad sense.

Of course it's easier to just say "no", but most important things in life are nuanced and require a more elaborate approach.

[bakasabo]

I would be strongly against having something like that near the institutions of learning. I understand that it may be a good way to teach people the hard lessons of being careful with your assets and as a whole, but if my child would have the temptation of going somewhere like that, I would speak with them about the effects it could have and why it's so important to think first, then do something you won't regret afterwards.

When casino is near the institutions of learning, that will attract students attention to know what is inside the casino. They will not focus with their study but trying to search for more information. Then, some student will go to that casino and playing some gambling games and tells the other student about how exciting the gambling games on the casino. That will makes more student go to that casino and forget their study because that can makes them feels excitement than study.

If my child asks me about that, I will explain why that could be dangerous for them. They should know about the effect of playing gambling and lose their control in gambling so they can see what could happens to their life. That can gives more problem to their parents and not just their children because teachers will invite parents to the school and ask what is happens to their child.

Lets make first a clear understanding who is a student, as it translation of this word is similar for a person who attends school, and a person who attends university.

If a university students attends a casino, then how can it be wrong, if this person is definitely +18 already. Such persons should be fully aware of what gambling and addiction is. They are old enough to be responsible for their actions. But, if casino isnt something illegal, they wont let school student in and let him gamble. So he wont be able to "tell other students about excitement of gambling". Moreover, I think that school student wont even plan to visit offline casino, instead will enter online casino and deposit with his card. Nevertheless, with or without offline casinos near school or university, students will gamble if they want, and nobody could do anything about it, as you cant control students 24/7.

[nullama]

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Yeah people have different but I guess sometime peer pressure could contribute something that those good people will be influence to follow what other people do. We see that exist since there are people who want to ride up somethings they don't want to be left out by trend so even if they don't hang out much on those people doing this activity but if he see that people do this are enjoying then for sure that they might get curious to try what those people experienced. Then after that there's a chance that they might get hook and like to continue what they are doing.

Also its illegal to put a gambling center or betting shops near on learning institutions since it will not bring anything good to young adults and for sure that they will be taken out in that jurisdiction.

Yeah, at the end of the day everyone is at least slightly influenced by their environment.

So, in a way it is a good thing to not allow having things like casinos or other similar things next to young minds, which are still developing.

I think you need to be at least 18 years old to be able to discerning about these things...

[DaNNy001]

Do you think having a casino or any gambling center close to an institution of learning, will influence the students somehow or should I say be a positive or negative reinforcement on them, in anyway?

Thoughts?

No casino should be anywhere close to an institution of learning, this would only push students to the lifestyle, there's a very high chance that the students will engage in it, and we know how disastrous a f detrimental it can be to them, they will loose focus and might even be on the path to academic failure, once a student becomes a gambling addict a lot of things might start happening, a friend of mine dropped out of school due to this lifestyle... Casinos near an institutions of  learning is a bad idea

[Hewlet]

I would be strongly against having something like that near the institutions of learning. I understand that it may be a good way to teach people the hard lessons of being careful with your assets and as a whole, but if my child would have the temptation of going somewhere like that, I would speak with them about the effects it could have and why it's so important to think first, then do something you won't regret afterwards.

it's quite deficult for an institution to outrightly stop businesses from going on in the surroundings of an institution. Last time I checked, close to my university is a prostitute house where students sometimes visite to petronize them. That's the height of it and if regulating the kind of business that should be allowed to operate in such place should be a factor, then such should never be allowed in gge first place. But you can't stop them from carrying out thier business but can only advice your students from engaging in such practices and if it's something you're sure they can't do without, you talk them to go about it in a responsible manner.

Students aren't supposed to learn about the courses they are studying in school, a combination of thier courses and an added knowledge of what's going on the world will make the learning environment a better one so when they go fully into the society, it wouldn't be deficult for them to blend into it.

[ethereumhunter]

Lets make first a clear understanding who is a student, as it translation of this word is similar for a person who attends school, and a person who attends university.

If a university students attends a casino, then how can it be wrong, if this person is definitely +18 already. Such persons should be fully aware of what gambling and addiction is. They are old enough to be responsible for their actions. But, if casino isnt something illegal, they wont let school student in and let him gamble. So he wont be able to "tell other students about excitement of gambling". Moreover, I think that school student wont even plan to visit offline casino, instead will enter online casino and deposit with his card. Nevertheless, with or without offline casinos near school or university, students will gamble if they want, and nobody could do anything about it, as you cant control students 24/7.

We assume that is a university students. Even if they already +18 years, that doesn't mean they are old enough to be responsible for their actions because their mental still not unstable like adult. They are still teens and trying to figure out how to be an adult and in their journey, many of them drag into a bad things that can affects to their life. Even if casino is not something illegal, they can gets deeper in gambling because their emotion still not stable and easy to attract to something that looks exciting.

They can tell other students about excitement of gambling. It's like they tell their friends about playing an offline or online game or doing something that gives excitement for them. You can see many teenager like them below 20 years becomes addicted to playing games and they don't care about their around. You can imagine what will happens to them if they drag into gambling and what effects they will gets. I agree that with or without offline casino near school or university, thy can gambling especially now online gambling is available and they can access it using their mobile phone.

[Obari]

Do you think having a casino or any gambling center close to an institution of learning, will influence the students somehow or should I say be a positive or negative reinforcement on them, in anyway?

Thoughts?

say no more and come to my country.
I'm not trying to speak ill of my country,  but my country is one place the unimaginable happens and having a casino around the school premises might even be the least of them as you might not have to panic if you find a casino within the learning premises after all it’s believed that the students are already 16 years and above and are already adults and you might be shocked that the casino might even be owned by the school😁

I've seen several schools(tertiary institutions) with betting shops either at the back of the schools or around the neighborhood and with claims that its a free world

[Mate2237]

Gambling in my country is a business  and legalized by government therefore it can be located at anywhere, if it doesn't create chaos. I have seen a casino or gambling centers located directly opposite to school campus gates. And inside campus, so that those who like to play games won't go out again. I don't know why people are saying that gambling is a bad activity. It is not but it is the individual behavior or the mind of the gambler causes bad influence.

As what Obari said is what it is. Nobody cares if the center is purely for business purposes and they would write a billboard boldly. No fighting and smoking only for +18.

[_BlackStar]

Gambling in my country is a business  and legalized by government therefore it can be located at anywhere, if it doesn't create chaos. I have seen a casino or gambling centers located directly opposite to school campus gates. And inside campus, so that those who like to play games won't go out again. I don't know why people are saying that gambling is a bad activity. It is not but it is the individual behavior or the mind of the gambler causes bad influence.

As what Obari said is what it is. Nobody cares if the center is purely for business purposes and they would write a billboard boldly. No fighting and smoking only for +18.

The casino or gambling industry is a profitable business idea for the owner - even for countries where it is legal. The impact of gambling can certainly be very bad - but it depends on the gambler himself in carrying out his activities. Irresponsible gambling behavior can essentially have a negative impact on gamblers and also on the environment - but only gamblers are to blame, not the gambling industry. If the gambling center is near a school or something like that - then the gambling place really must have strict rules so that school children do not enter and gamble there.

[Hirose UK]

On the other hand, we have casino posters on public transport, we have post all around the city. Even though casinos windows are not transparent, they hand posters on the windows from the street side. And the internet is full of casino ads. No matter if casino is near institution, kids see casinos anyway. If a casino near institution of learning only pushes to think about gambling (because no one would let them in), ads push kids to try gambling online. Which makes is looks like a casino near institution of learning isnt the biggest thread.

Imho it would be a much bigger problem, if there were a small shop near school. Instead of having a proper meal, kids would buy sodas, candies and chips. And those who look like adults, might try to buy alcohol.

Of course, it will have certain influences, but remember that all of this will only happen in few countries that provide freedom and legality for gambling activities and forms of promotion.
It is indeed very worrying, but for several countries that have not legalized gambling, they will be able to avoid all impacts or some bad influences on the freedom of gambling, especially for children and teenagers.
But I have the same thought that opportunities to get to know gambling can never be limited, online gambling has developed rapidly, everyone can access gambling sites online anytime and anywhere.
It is indeed difficult to be able to prevent or minimize the bad effects of gambling on the younger generation currently, things that are considered bad and not worth doing are known to children.

[bakasabo]

The rare reason why casinos or gambling centers might have an influence on students is when gambling is already popular and the only popular way of entertainment in the area. If everyone (adults) gamble, then kids might also try to sneak inside to try. However, they will be stopped by security. I doubt that there will be any effect from something none-online on kids or teenagers. Today, people in general prefer to spend time at home, in gadgets, or simply online, rather than visit something.

[EarnOnVictor]

I would be strongly against having something like that near the institutions of learning. I understand that it may be a good way to teach people the hard lessons of being careful with your assets and as a whole, but if my child would have the temptation of going somewhere like that, I would speak with them about the effects it could have and why it's so important to think first, then do something you won't regret afterwards.

This can only happen in bad countries, and of course, it's happening in Africa and I am sure such will be possible in Asia. But this is a very bad idea and it can only happen due to poor planning and the uncared attitude of the government. The adult-related activities should never be allowed close to educational areas, not to mention of the influence and temptation it can have on children. Even if it is an adult's school, they still do not have that moral right because gambling is tempting and could be distracting. So why allow what may cause people to lose focus in their studies?

[Stablexcoin]

It won't influence the students unless they already know about gambling before now. Students are very inquisitive to learn new things and perhaps this is where pressure and peer influence come to place. Having a friend who knows about gambling in the school might suggest that one day they should visit the gambling center and before you know the student starts getting a tip and going to centre more often. This is how it all starts. An institution center or learning environment should not be what would be a hindrance to the gambling business.

[$weetne$$]

I would be strongly against having something like that near the institutions of learning. I understand that it may be a good way to teach people the hard lessons of being careful with your assets and as a whole, but if my child would have the temptation of going somewhere like that, I would speak with them about the effects it could have and why it's so important to think first, then do something you won't regret afterwards.

Casinos are business and should be allowed to open at anywhere they think will be a good business location. Regardless of where the casino is at, if its the school or not, students can always find their way to the casino during school hours or after the classes are over. We also have mobile casino and this would allow students to have access to all the games they want to gamble on without their guidance knowing anything about it because they can be saints at home but when they leave they house, they put on their real attitude and begin to gamble. What schools should be focused on is teaching their students the bad side of gambling and also how to be gambling in a responsible way to prevent any addiction from becoming the problem of the students, the parents has to also teach this too.

[Wakate]

Do you think having a casino or any gambling center close to an institution of learning, will influence the students somehow or should I say be a positive or negative reinforcement on them, in anyway?

Thoughts?

It is inconsequential if casino or gambling house is located close to institution of learning especially tertiary institutions because they have all student to supposedly be 18 and above. It is institution for higher learning and therefore saddled with exposure too and right to make a choice not out of their own volition. Moreover, those students there are not kids, they have android phones and can access whatever casino they want online, so bringing it close to them doesn't matter because they have choice to make as adults. Whether bringing it closer or farther, they are adults with choice to make in whatever they want.

Actually I don't see anything wrong with seeing a casino or gambling shop being spotted closer to an institution of learning. We all should know what we want see anybody that is in an institution is supposed to be an adult that can make decisions for themselves. Even though a casino is never available, that does not mean that people or students are not going to look for any way possible to gamble and see if they could be making money for themselves. This is why an adult can always make decisions for themselves and does not need an adviser on what to do.

[Obari]

Gambling in my country is a business  and legalized by government therefore it can be located at anywhere, if it doesn't create chaos. I have seen a casino or gambling centers located directly opposite to school campus gates. And inside campus, so that those who like to play games won't go out again. I don't know why people are saying that gambling is a bad activity. It is not but it is the individual behavior or the mind of the gambler causes bad influence.

As what Obari said is what it is. Nobody cares if the center is purely for business purposes and they would write a billboard boldly. No fighting and smoking only for +18.

I agree with you mate and I’m glad I’ve got someone riding with my waves as actually gambling isn’t a bad activity but rather it’s dependent on the gambler and his actions and that’s why it is always written boldly in batting centers in my country that “Drinking, Fighting and smoking isn’t allowed” and with this warning, anyone who fails this law will be solely responsible for any damages.

People have different opinions about gambling and I don’t have to blame anyone for your opinion as the opinion of a successful gambler is absolutely different from the opinion of the opposite gambler and if the tides changes I’m pretty sure their opinions will also change.