Gambling as a way out of Nigeria Harsh economic Situation

[LogitechMouse]

The worst thing here is that they are all aware that the chances of winning big in the long-term are slim in any casino game, but they still gamble anyway thanks to the tiny possibility of making it big.

Some people even end up taking loans and make their situations worse sadly. None of this will ever change since there are too many living beings and too few resources on this planet currently.

If you're living on a country that only has a minimum monthly wage salary of 70,000 NAIRA which when converted to USD is around $44, you really need to do some things that you don't normally do, but you need to in order to survive, and that includes gambling just for you to be out of the extreme poverty zone.

They know that their chances of winning huge in gambling is low, but if there's no other way for them to earn more then I will not blame them for resorting to gambling. When you're on an extreme poverty zone and the only way for them to be out of that zone is gambling then they will risk everything just for their lives to be better. They know the risks, but I guess they don't care anymore.

Corrupted government is by far the main reason why they are doing this, and like you said, no one will change unless their government will change, or their lives become better without the help of gambling. It's just unfortunate to see these people doing these kinds of things, but this just shows how cruel the world is.

But the question is, are they really making a living from gambling?

Most aren't because that's what's happening with most gamblers, but if you're living on a country where it's hard for them to even buy things that they need in their daily lives, they will resort to something that might change their lives and that's gambling. Can't blame them, and if I'm in their shoes, I might do the same as well. Fortunately, I'm not, and so does others here. I hope some change happens on Nigeria to the point where this kind of thinking that gambling is their only way to survive will be changed as well.

[Botnake]

But the question is, are they really making a living from gambling?

Most aren't because that's what's happening with most gamblers, but if you're living on a country where it's hard for them to even buy things that they need in their daily lives, they will resort to something that might change their lives and that's gambling. Can't blame them, and if I'm in their shoes, I might do the same as well. Fortunately, I'm not, and so does others here. I hope some change happens on Nigeria to the point where this kind of thinking that gambling is their only way to survive will be changed as well.

So where are they getting the money to gamble?

If a big portion of the population is doing that, they’d essentially be beating the science of gambling. It would mean they’ve found a way to beat the system, making themselves profitable enough to see gambling as a viable way to make a living which is impossible.

[TheUltraElite]

I understand the sentiment here and I am sure some are genuinely trying to make money - but at what cost? Gambling means you are risking your own money to make more, a standard gig job would mean spending your energy and physical abilities to make money. To me the second one always take preference and gambling only for having fun once a while.

However twisted you try to make it appear to others, you are only deceiving yourself and not the ones who are listening to you. Gambling is a method for the casinos to make money off the players, not the other way round, contrary to belief. Hard work pays off way better and stable manner than gambling. Nigeria is no different, they have to search and join such jobs.

[Solosanz]

That's a way to become homeless instead of escaping from harsh economic situation.

If you want to escape from harsh economic situation, you need to study, work and invest as much as you can. After you have a good amount of money, try to find developing countries that accept immigrant i.e. Canada, Germany, Australia etc. Learn the local language and apply for working visa in that country.

You might be not be rich, but at least you can change your life.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

But the question is, are they really making a living from gambling?

Most aren't because that's what's happening with most gamblers, but if you're living on a country where it's hard for them to even buy things that they need in their daily lives, they will resort to something that might change their lives and that's gambling. Can't blame them, and if I'm in their shoes, I might do the same as well. Fortunately, I'm not, and so does others here. I hope some change happens on Nigeria to the point where this kind of thinking that gambling is their only way to survive will be changed as well.

So where are they getting the money to gamble?

If a big portion of the population is doing that, they’d essentially be beating the science of gambling. It would mean they’ve found a way to beat the system, making themselves profitable enough to see gambling as a viable way to make a living which is impossible.

Regardless of what is being said or rather, speculated here, gambling is not the only means of survival for the jobless in Nigeria, there are other viable and dependable means of earning money here in that country, one of them is handwork, which otherwise is known as skill, many are also running their own small business here and there, and from the profit they make, they try their luck with gambling.

Those who have no skill and also are not running any business also have manial jobs as a viable option to live on, manial jobs includes clearing bush, serving concrete in building sites, gathering and selling firewood and so on and so.
This people get money from this manial jobs and possibly spend some those money on gambling in search of bigger pay.

[michellee]

But the question is, are they really making a living from gambling?

Most aren't because that's what's happening with most gamblers, but if you're living on a country where it's hard for them to even buy things that they need in their daily lives, they will resort to something that might change their lives and that's gambling. Can't blame them, and if I'm in their shoes, I might do the same as well. Fortunately, I'm not, and so does others here. I hope some change happens on Nigeria to the point where this kind of thinking that gambling is their only way to survive will be changed as well.

So where are they getting the money to gamble?

If a big portion of the population is doing that, they’d essentially be beating the science of gambling. It would mean they’ve found a way to beat the system, making themselves profitable enough to see gambling as a viable way to make a living which is impossible.

Many ways. They can do many things to earn money even from steal or do other illegal things so they can have money that they can use for gambling. We heard about that news from many places so that increase the criminal percentage in some areas. They often back to casino and play their favorite gambling games to earn money but most of them are not successfully gets the win money but only lose their money.

I don't think they can beat the system as the casino will not let that happens. They will protect their business from those people and although some people can win the money, the amount is not too big compare to the profit that the casino get. Using gambling to make a living will not have a big chance because those people will only see their money slowly gone in the gambling table.

[stadus]

That's a way to become homeless instead of escaping from harsh economic situation.

If you want to escape from harsh economic situation, you need to study, work and invest as much as you can. After you have a good amount of money, try to find developing countries that accept immigrant i.e. Canada, Germany, Australia etc. Learn the local language and apply for working visa in that country.

You might be not be rich, but at least you can change your life.

Gambling has already become part of their culture, which is why you’ll see many people interested in different types of gambling.
I recently watched a video, and they even call gambling an epidemic in Nigeria. The documentary is titled

HIGH STAKES: Nigeria's Betting Epidemic (GAMBLING DOCUMENTARY) | TRUST TV

People there should watch this kind of educational video to understand the real situation and reflect on it.

[arwin100]

That's a way to become homeless instead of escaping from harsh economic situation.

If you want to escape from harsh economic situation, you need to study, work and invest as much as you can. After you have a good amount of money, try to find developing countries that accept immigrant i.e. Canada, Germany, Australia etc. Learn the local language and apply for working visa in that country.

You might be not be rich, but at least you can change your life.

That scenario shows that some people don't know how to set aside their fantasies to reality. Since if they really look at gambling as way out to became wealthy then they are delusional and desperate to earn fast richest on those activity. If they hook to much on it then provably that instead they get rich those people might experience to get broke.

Go overseas would provably one of the best solution, since maybe they can find more better job their and once they can save some money. Then they could able to create a business which provably could able to change their lives. But if they are innovative type of person and have knowledge on new tech then they have huge chance to get rich especially if  those people could able to take advantage on their skills then try to get lots of opportunities they can see online. To many money making schemes is available and its just people need to explore those opportunities so that they can earn something from working online.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

That's a way to become homeless instead of escaping from harsh economic situation.

If you want to escape from harsh economic situation, you need to study, work and invest as much as you can. After you have a good amount of money, try to find developing countries that accept immigrant i.e. Canada, Germany, Australia etc. Learn the local language and apply for working visa in that country.

You might be not be rich, but at least you can change your life.

I quit agree with you, gambling is not a true way to escape financial challenges or to escape the economic hardship. Best way is to study like you said and get a job or learn a skill and start a trade. I don't actually see reasons why one must even travel to a foreign country to look for greener pasture if they can actually get every opportunity they want in their country. It best to explore every better opportunity and not gambling.

[adultcrypto]

There is real truth in this post because I still remember how things were when gambling was not too popular in Nigeria and how they are now that gambling shops is in virtually all the nooks and cranny of the country. Then there was high rate of crime and in various degrees, people were losing their valuables on the street and even in their homes. You will see group of boys forming stealing gang and unleashing mayhem on the people. But today, there is a sharp decline in majority of these crimes because people are hustling differently. The popularity of gambling and the proliferation of gambling shops have change a lot of those things. Most people just want clean money which they can make in places like gambling shops and online platforms. Even in our challenging times, many people rely on gambling to survive or at least have hope of surviving.

[Strongkored]

To tell you how serious gambling has become in the country there are people who literally survives on gambling as they have taken it as their job to be betting, so the next time you see someone betting and playing virtual game inside the betting shop just know they are not useless but looking for a way to survive

Your long narrative should be supported by data so that what is conveyed is more accurate.
I don't know the exact situation but suspect it is an activity that people usually do because it has become a legal activity, but I am not sure there will be many who will survive and be able to earn regularly so that they live only from gambling, because there will be times when they can lose all because gambling often leads to greed. If you can earn $100 today, you will most likely not be satisfied in the future.

There are countries that make money from gambling, but because many foreigners come to gamble, not just their citizens, maybe your country should start developing how it can become a destination country for foreigners to gamble.

[Botnake]

Regardless of what is being said or rather, speculated here, gambling is not the only means of survival for the jobless in Nigeria.....

LOL, but it seems like they’re saying people are gambling to make a living, as if without gambling, people wouldn’t survive. That’s pretty questionable to me-------it doesn’t really make sense to put it that way.