A Resident commissioner stops gambling operators.

[Don Pedro Dinero]

These gambling agents or operators are just concerned about growing their business and making profit from gamblers losses. Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

Being that in Uganda I imagine that gambling is an added problem to the low income people have and all that goes with it. I would be surprised to see such a news item in the UK or the EU, also because a district commissioner has no powers to do that. I believe that this region has many more problems and that what is happening with gambling is just another symptom.

[bettercrypto]

The commissioner is concerned about crime problems, fulfilling his duty to protect society from swindlers, robbers, and other unscrupulous people. In turn, he found a way to stop some crime by banning gambling. There are two truths: one is the Commissioner's duty, and the other is the desire of people to play. I believe that casinos should be located in those countries and areas where the standard of living of people is not equal to poverty since people who are desperate and have lost their last money are like cornered animals ready to commit any crime.

This may be a good step taken by the commissioner because in reality it actually reduces the commission of crimes like the one you mentioned.
Then we can see the commissioner's concern on the other side in reality.

So, I don't see anything wrong with that, it may be negative for some and they didn't like what was done but if we look at the good effect, it can also be considered somehow.
It may be that the operator also violated something that's why it happened like that.

[MArsland]

These gambling agents or operators are just concerned about growing their business and making profit from gamblers losses. Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

When the welfare of the community there is not so guaranteed and the economic life is unclear and there are no job vacancies, it will demand criminal acts. This is not a matter of whether or not there are gambling machines, because even if there are none, theft will still occur. I agree that from the beginning gambling there was intended only for business, but what is the role of the government in providing income opportunities there? do not pretend to discredit gambling but in reality the government does not care at all to provide jobs.

[mammusu]

Not so long, I saw one news that actually caught my attention; "RDC Butaleja Cracks Down on Gambling"

Butaleja is a town in Uganda, according to the news, a resident district commissioner orders all the gambling agent to remove their machine and stop operating and the reason for that is to tackle the surge in thefts and crimes that is linked to gambling.

These gambling agents or operators are just concerned about growing their business and making profit from gamblers losses. Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

The actions taken by the district commissioner in Butaleja to crack down on gambling are understandable if there is strong evidence that gambling has a negative effect in the district, so far gambling is often associated with various social problems, such as addiction and financial losses that can ultimately trigger crime.

However, I personally also think that the commissioner should take more comprehensive steps, because indeed banning gambling alone may not be enough to solve the root of the problem, as we know that Butaleja is a district that has been hit by a lot of corruption, unemployment and poverty, so that to overcome crime, the district commissioner of Butaleja should focus more on the economic development of their current community, so that when the citizens have jobs and a well-established economy, gradually the crime will disappear.

[sompitonov]

These gambling agents or operators are just concerned about growing their business and making profit from gamblers losses. Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

When the welfare of the community there is not so guaranteed and the economic life is unclear and there are no job vacancies, it will demand criminal acts. This is not a matter of whether or not there are gambling machines, because even if there are none, theft will still occur. I agree that from the beginning gambling there was intended only for business, but what is the role of the government in providing income opportunities there? do not pretend to discredit gambling but in reality the government does not care at all to provide jobs.

You are probably right and they should first of all think about creating jobs. I do not want to say that a lot of gambling is also good, there should not be too much of it in people's lives so that they do not immerse themselves in it every day thinking how to get rich on it. After all, gambling allows you to relax from work or have fun, and the rest of the time, at least I, devote time to my family, work, because this is the basis of my life. To be honest, I cannot imagine how it is possible to gamble without work and family, but I think there are many such players. The main thing is to set priorities correctly.

[EarnOnVictor]

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Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

Adding a link would have been more appropriate, but I was still able to see related news by search. And yes, I think so! According to the link: "The directive aims to tackle a surge in theft and other crimes linked to gambling." If there are no crimes backed by undeniable evidence, the government will not do that but focus on collecting taxes. We all know the evil behind some gambling establishments, the internet is full of stories to back that up. They could aid illegal cash flows which could help the worst heinous activities by simply hiding under gambling to cover for themselves and their dangerous affiliates.

[Outhue]

Not so long, I saw one news that actually caught my attention; "RDC Butaleja Cracks Down on Gambling"

Butaleja is a town in Uganda, according to the news, a resident district commissioner orders all the gambling agent to remove their machine and stop operating and the reason for that is to tackle the surge in thefts and crimes that is linked to gambling.

These gambling agents or operators are just concerned about growing their business and making profit from gamblers losses. Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

Seriously you don't have to ask, were gambling thrives crimes always follow, maybe they have arrested some criminals and in the end they confess that they need to pay some debt back because they lost money at the casino.

Some casinos are also too good at organised crime, illegal money and embezzlement of funds, they will do all these and hide under the casino company, so whatever they are facing in that city it is for the best.

This is also why casinos can't operate without being registered, even online casinos are the most concerned about crime empire operation, there will never be a room for decentralised casinos.

[GxSTxV]

Not so long, I saw one news that actually caught my attention; "RDC Butaleja Cracks Down on Gambling"

Butaleja is a town in Uganda, according to the news, a resident district commissioner orders all the gambling agent to remove their machine and stop operating and the reason for that is to tackle the surge in thefts and crimes that is linked to gambling.

These gambling agents or operators are just concerned about growing their business and making profit from gamblers losses. Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

I believe it’s a bold move by the commissioner since there’s no law against them when it comes to government regulations. From my perspective, gambling operators are not necessarily the root cause of the problems in this situation, but they only do play a role in enabling it. Gambling can lead to addiction and when people start losing more than they can afford it can push them into desperate solutions which are not solutions like theft or other crimes just to recover their losses. 

However, I logically think that shutting down the operators or slot machines may not address the deeper issue like poverty and lack of education on responsible gambling, which is the case in most African countries. It feels more like a short term fix than a real solution. The focus should also be on creating awareness or providing alternatives for those struggling and regulating the industry better to prevent exploitation. It’s a difficult issue, but fixing it needs more than just banning those stores, as they can easily run in black markets, or go to online casinos.

[Oluwa-btc]

These gambling agents or operators are just concerned about growing their business and making profit from gamblers losses. Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

I think this is a bold step and as well will put a stop or limits some illegal activities that had been generated from irresponsible gambling habits, some people might be thinking it's actually wrong for the commissioner to have done that but then looking at the crime rates and illegal activities it's all generated from gambling simply when an addicted gambler want to meet up with his gambling habits.

[Shishir99]

These gambling agents or operators are just concerned about growing their business and making profit from gamblers losses. Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

If you ask, I would say a country like Uganda should not allow gambling locally. The country has a lot to do and they have a long to go. No matter how you set your rules, crime will continue to increase in a country like Uganda if you allow gambling locally. Some of my countrymates do business in some African countries including Uganda, where their business often gets attacked.

The lawmakers and the police are mostly corrupt. If you cannot control something, then you should not allow it. I believe there are no casino monitor systems in Uganda. All those gambling agents or operators doing illegal business that do not have a license.

[aioc]

A commissioner could have the power to do that as long as there are laws in the country that support his decision. Otherwise, it would be an illegal action if the commissioner pushes his decision even if there's no order from the higher position in the government. Or if gambling is legal, then it shouldn't lose its operation as easy as that.

Yes, that's true. If these people are licensed to operate, the only people who can stop their operations are those higher-ups who are mandated by the law to stop the operation if they deem it right to do so; if not, the commissioner will be charged and suspended. If the commissioner has the power, these operators only option is to relocate their operation to another region.

[Ziskinberg]

These gambling agents or operators are just concerned about growing their business and making profit from gamblers losses. Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

I don’t see it that way. If we follow the proper process, it should go like this:

1- The government approves licenses for gambling operators.
2- Casinos operate and generate income.
3- Casinos pay the correct taxes.

so, if the government believes gambling is linked to illegal activities, why would they approve it in the first place?

I think the bigger issue isn’t gambling itself but the lack of proper law enforcement. Instead of addressing their shortcomings, they just shift the blame to gambling which I think normal for corrupt leaders.

[traderethereum]

It is back to their people on how they use gambling. If they know how to treat gambling as a fun activity and they don't use too much money, they will not doing crimes. People doing crimes to have money but if they use that money for gambling, that will not be good for them because they can addicted to gambling easily. Maybe casino needs to apply strict rule for those people so not many people can playing gambling and the government needs to educate their people not to rely on gambling to make money. But we know that gambling tempt them to make money so that makes people still gambling.

[Gozie51]

These gambling agents or operators are just concerned about growing their business and making profit from gamblers losses. Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

I think the commissioner would have acted according to the rules of the government of the country or the state where this theft is happening.

The question is what is the primary responsibility of government? That is the protection of lives and properties and a government official can evoke that duty of government under the law when necessary and the need arises. Such commissioner to me has not acted ultra vires to the law or contravened it as the case may be but rather has evoked the political powers of the state to make sure there is sanity, peace and tranquility in his jurisdiction.

If you are going to gamble in an area, you should be sure that you are not going to lose your belongings including phones and money and I think that is the purpose of the lock down, to ensure there is security and sanitation of the place by investigating the cause of the theft and apprehend offenders. Moreover, government would be making money through the agents on tax so there is need to ensure security of lives and properties.

[YOSHIE]

These gambling agents or operators are just concerned about growing their business and making profit from gamblers losses. Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

Yes, the commissioners know very well and understand the profits made by the gambling industry operating in their area, maybe the commission or tax side is irregular, I think cases like this often happen in every country, It would be a good idea for the commissioner to stop or reorganize the profit rules for the commissioner's authority in the area.

My understanding is that Butaleja, which is located in the city of Uganda, has definite rules regarding the provisions of the gambling industry, so it is not surprising if the commissioner temporarily stops the gambling industry there, of course to stabilize income for the commissioner, I think so.

[sompitonov]

These gambling agents or operators are just concerned about growing their business and making profit from gamblers losses. Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

Yes, the commissioners know very well and understand the profits made by the gambling industry operating in their area, maybe the commission or tax side is irregular, I think cases like this often happen in every country, It would be a good idea for the commissioner to stop or reorganize the profit rules for the commissioner's authority in the area.

My understanding is that Butaleja, which is located in the city of Uganda, has definite rules regarding the provisions of the gambling industry, so it is not surprising if the commissioner temporarily stops the gambling industry there, of course to stabilize income for the commissioner, I think so.

I also don't want to be biased specifically to this case and this country, but I think that the poorer the country and the area where the casino is, the more likely it is that bribery can flourish there, because the big money and winnings that are spinning around this establishment can haunt many people who are in positions against the backdrop of poverty in this area. Moreover, they all know each other there by sight and there can be informal relationships between them, especially since formal relationships are extremely difficult to maintain when everything is in poverty and ruin.

[EluguHcman]

If you have provided a source for this news, it would be better answerable when we read true. Atleast having the view directly from this commissioner.

But then, if we should have to look at it as narrated, I am sure we would agree to it that there are certain illegal casinos that are legally not approved.
Then it would be convinceable that for such casinos to operate in such a way, there must be level of suspiciousness of them potential to criminal activities.

[Dewi Aries]

These gambling agents or operators are just concerned about growing their business and making profit from gamblers losses. Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

I think this is a bold step and as well will put a stop or limits some illegal activities that had been generated from irresponsible gambling habits, some people might be thinking it's actually wrong for the commissioner to have done that but then looking at the crime rates and illegal activities it's all generated from gambling simply when an addicted gambler want to meet up with his gambling habits.

Actually if we talk about who is wrong in this situation then I think the ones who are wrong are the gamblers themselves because they treat gambling in the wrong way or the wrong way so that in the end it causes various bad impacts that make them walk in despair to do various unexpected actions such as crimes just to realize their desire to continue gambling.

But yes stopping all gambling access by closing all the casinos there is an idea that is no less good, because that way all the problems will most likely be easily resolved, but maybe not completely, oh yes in this situation maybe I would say that the second party can also be blamed in this situation.

[boyptc]

If you have provided a source for this news, it would be better answerable when we read true. Atleast having the view directly from this commissioner.

This is the source --> https://nilepost.co.ug/crime/234121/rdc-butaleja-cracks-down-on-gambling

But then, if we should have to look at it as narrated, I am sure we would agree to it that there are certain illegal casinos that are legally not approved.
Then it would be convinceable that for such casinos to operate in such a way, there must be level of suspiciousness of them potential to criminal activities.

It's not about legalities of the casinos that are operating in the area. But about the effect that it had made to many of its residents that became gambling addicts.

Because the gambling addicts have became thieves and done other criminal acts for them to have money to gamble.

[SamReomo]

These gambling agents or operators are just concerned about growing their business and making profit from gamblers losses. Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?

Well, that's the business model they follow and they aren't the ones creating any losses for gamblers at all. The gamblers lose because of their own luck and or failed strategies and unawareness about gambling responsibility, and for that we can't blame those operators.

If the commissioner has shut down the business of those operators who had legal license and weren't doing any corrupt practices then he hasn't done right to them because he literally destroyed their source of income, however if they were doing something corrupt then it was a good step taken by the commissioner.