Government banning of casinos are at their own loss.

[tvplus006]

...On the other hand, a total ban on gambling doesn't solve the problem either. Do they think that a total ban means people who gamble can't gamble anymore? Nah, I don't think so. ..

Of course, old players who have been banned from gambling legally will look for opportunities to continue playing. But the fact that the number of new players will be minimal is an indisputable fact. So in any case, the number of players will be less than before the ban on gambling.

[purple_sparkles]

It's true that gambling has helped gambler's who were lucky and fortunate as they have won millions which has changed the cause of their life's but one thing that we should not forget is that gambling has a lot of negative effects that is attached to it, so people should look beyond gambling if they are to have a successful life.

Gambling doesn't stop you from having a successful life, there are many successful people that are still gamblers. We owe it to ourselves to be mindful of how we navigate our life, some decisions we take shouldn't be taken because they can be harmful to us but don't think that just because you're gambling that automatically, you aren't going to have a successful life. A vast majority are gambling with a wrong mindset because all they're after is the quick money that gambling promises but they don't get to see it, instead they're the ones losing but since they're now addicted, it becomes difficult to stop.

This is my exact sentiment here sir, and I think that you have practically said it all, what most folks fail to understand is that gambling is something that should be done for fun not taking it as a source of income, and yes, their are few people in the society that abuses it, but should that be enough reason for government to contemplate baning it? No.

Just as I am now that loves playing snooker with my guys in the neighborhood, we mostly stake money while playing it so that to add more motivation and excitement to it, did he think it's a wrong thing?
Our approach to gambling is determined by each and every individual and it is what we all should respect, even though we are not pleased with the other persons approach, since it's one way most guys create their fun.

Any baninig only fuels interest and confrontation. I don’t see the point of such prohibitions, in reality, those who played will continue to play online using a VPN, and they won’t be protected from fraud. A more reasonable approach would be to impose proper regulation of the process. That way, the government can replenish its treasury with taxes from the gambling business, and gambling enthusiasts won’t have to go looking for trouble on the internet.

[MArsland]

Any baninig only fuels interest and confrontation. I don’t see the point of such prohibitions, in reality, those who played will continue to play online using a VPN, and they won’t be protected from fraud. A more reasonable approach would be to impose proper regulation of the process. That way, the government can replenish its treasury with taxes from the gambling business, and gambling enthusiasts won’t have to go looking for trouble on the internet.

Is it only the impact on state revenues that is considered when implementing gambling regulations? In addition, has the government stabilized its revenue sources? In fact, it is not that easy to allow gambling in a country if it is not prepared for the negative impacts it will have. The government must be ready to provide mental health services to treat gambling addicts. In addition to allowing gambling, the government must first ensure its citizens' sources of income by providing adequate employment opportunities. If such matters cannot be balanced, then what is the point of creating gambling regulations? Unemployment due to gambling addiction is everywhere, and crime rates are rising because people do not have a stable source of income.

Don't just look at it from the perspective of state profits; you also need to consider its impacts.

Now without gambling regulations, the government cannot be blamed because when someone becomes addicted to gambling, the individual is at fault. The government can reject it with a strong argument because gambling is prohibited.

[bhadz]

That's what happened in our country. When they have implemented a ban for online casinos, the gamblers have found a way to continue gambling. And despite that there is a huge revenue for the government, they're trying to balance things because it's also making a lot of gambling addicts. So, in the end, they have chosen to regulate them for them to keep on making revenue from the casinos taxes and then, they've made some measures so that users won't be able to gamble easily anymore through our e-wallets.

People want to do will do no matter what that is why we still have crimes all over the world even if it's prohibited by law so that is not the solution to end it. If they don't want their people to end up on roads because they though they can become rich from gambling then educate and create awareness about gambling and it's consequences so they will approach the gambling in the right way this is the long term solution but all the government looks for a quick fix rather than thinking about the future.

I agree, that's one of the best solutions out there and is to educate people about the effects of it if they're not going to change. To raise awareness will take double effort from the government and that's why if they will ban it, these people will only go somewhere else to have it done by themselves.

With now the development of the internet makes it easy for many things to do and access, although some have difficulty accessing it but that is humans, they do not lose ways to be able to outsmart it so sometimes there are people who can get ways to access things that previously could not be accessed.
I think that the government like this has chosen the wrong decision. Like in my country which is indeed prohibited gambling, but they still provide access to the community to be able to reach it, it is just possible indirectly (in their own way).

They have to remove that access if they have prohibited that because if not, people will still gamble anyways. And so, if they are serious with what they're doing to restrict their people from these online casinos, they need to do better but they're not doing it.

[Y3shot]

...On the other hand, a total ban on gambling doesn't solve the problem either. Do they think that a total ban means people who gamble can't gamble anymore? Nah, I don't think so. ..

Of course, old players who have been banned from gambling legally will look for opportunities to continue playing. But the fact that the number of new players will be minimal is an indisputable fact. So in any case, the number of players will be less than before the ban on gambling.

Government banning casino they know some gamblers will still look for a way to keep on gambling but what they are interested about is to reduce the rate of gambling because they know it will reduce the rate of beginners. But for me gambling is a game which the government is supposed to understand because some beginners will still look for a way to get into gambling. Since the government can't completely control gambling their is no need to ban it, it would have been better to regulate gambling in the small way that they can.

[Fredomago]

...On the other hand, a total ban on gambling doesn't solve the problem either. Do they think that a total ban means people who gamble can't gamble anymore? Nah, I don't think so. ..

Of course, old players who have been banned from gambling legally will look for opportunities to continue playing. But the fact that the number of new players will be minimal is an indisputable fact. So in any case, the number of players will be less than before the ban on gambling.

Government banning casino they know some gamblers will still look for a way to keep on gambling but what they are interested about is to reduce the rate of gambling because they know it will reduce the rate of beginners. But for me gambling is a game which the government is supposed to understand because some beginners will still look for a way to get into gambling. Since the government can't completely control gambling their is no need to ban it, it would have been better to regulate gambling in the small way that they can.

Similar to the fact that the post above you said, the government is trying to reduce the potential growth of those addicted gamblers, though they can't completely stop but the action may lessen the chance of gaining more gambling addictions in their jurisdictions,

given the fact that those who are already addicted may still find ways to continue playing but to save those who are not engaged yet that's still a gain for the goverment to fight against this type of vices.

[junder]

You made a very valid point with this your comment, the internet has changed everything for real, it's now very very easier to access site that wey once banned or limited, most especially gambling sites. Let's use an example of counties where gambling is not approved at all, where it seen as an illegal act, people still find other means to access it, through the means of VPN and the rest. The real challenge like you mentioned out, is that as government bans gambling officially they don't put strong and strict law's to follow it up  to ensure that it properly out of access to any citizen. This actually creates lot of seen in a give state, whereby something is illegal still yet, it's still accessable by the citizen, most people will look at it like this just an unserious government.

But indeed, if the government's goal is to profit from casinos, such as through taxes, then what they do is quite reasonable. Even though gambling is prohibited, they do not give strict warnings to their people just because they want to gain their own profit. Saying this is wrong is certainly wrong, but it is also called the government. In my country, of the many governments that are on duty, most of them do not carry out their duties properly because they are selfish and want to gain their own profit. So if they completely block all access to gambling, they will suffer losses, so they only give light warnings.

[bubilas]

...On the other hand, a total ban on gambling doesn't solve the problem either. Do they think that a total ban means people who gamble can't gamble anymore? Nah, I don't think so. ..

Of course, old players who have been banned from gambling legally will look for opportunities to continue playing. But the fact that the number of new players will be minimal is an indisputable fact. So in any case, the number of players will be less than before the ban on gambling.

Absolutely right, because only very keen gamblers will go looking for how to bypass the bans - they will start using VPN to start playing in online casinos in other countries. But the influx of new gamblers will decrease, and of course, guests of the country will not become new gamblers either.
But!
Most countries ban casinos, but do not ban bets, and I am absolutely sure that many gamblers will not want to deprive themselves of excitement and will switch to betting. As will the majority of potential new gambling enthusiasts.

[tvplus006]

Absolutely right, because only very keen gamblers will go looking for how to bypass the bans - they will start using VPN to start playing in online casinos in other countries. But the influx of new gamblers will decrease, and of course, guests of the country will not become new gamblers either.

In order for the casino to attract new players, advertising is necessary. But if gambling is prohibited in the country, then advertising of such services will be prohibited accordingly. This is exactly what governments are pursuing in order to reduce gambling addiction among their citizens.

[asriloni]

In order for the casino to attract new players, advertising is necessary. But if gambling is prohibited in the country, then advertising of such services will be prohibited accordingly. This is exactly what governments are pursuing in order to reduce gambling addiction among their citizens.

Banning gambling might help to reduce the gambling addiction, but how significant is always remain questionable. On other hand, there are always thousand ways to rome. It means gamblers who being addicted will always looking for a site to gambling. So they can gambling use abroad site, and adding more income to the other country.

[tvplus006]

Banning gambling might help to reduce the gambling addiction, but how significant is always remain questionable. On other hand, there are always thousand ways to rome. It means gamblers who being addicted will always looking for a site to gambling.

Yes, it's true that players will look for other gambling opportunities, but this only applies to gambling addicts. The rest of the citizens, most of whom are law-abiding, will not violate laws prohibiting gambling and refrain from playing.

[In the silence]

Most of the countries actually putting bans on gambling are for religious reasons and that's why it's mostly the middle east region although it's not entirely pin on those areas but I think you get the picture. Other countries are actually utilizing the massive gambling industry which is something that the government are well known for as they always exploit situation to their benefits and one way they achieve this is by taxing the gambling industry which active initiative towards this.

Personally, I think the reason most or some third-world countries try to ban or limit online betting is to avoid the rise of new bettors and underage gambling, since minors and first-time players are especially vulnerable to getting hooked on casinos. And while it’s true that gambling can be regulated, sometimes government officials also use these ‘regulations’ as a way to boost their political image and gain public approval.

Banning gambling might help to reduce the gambling addiction, but how significant is always remain questionable. On other hand, there are always thousand ways to rome. It means gamblers who being addicted will always looking for a site to gambling.

Yes, it's true that players will look for other gambling opportunities, but this only applies to gambling addicts. The rest of the citizens, most of whom are law-abiding, will not violate laws prohibiting gambling and refrain from playing.

Well, curiosity kills the cat, as some may say. I doubt that "the rest of the citizens" you're referring to might not engage in finding another loophole to gamble their money.

Same with substance, it's technically illegal, but someone who's super curious might still find ways to test to try something new in their lives.

[LUCKMCFLY]

And so I can't understand why the gambling business is often so careless about completely cleaning up the image of the casino and the gambler in front of the public. We all see how hard mayors try when they are elected. So why don't different casinos want to unite in a union that will pay clinics that cure gamblers, or warn those who are in a vulnerable group about the dangers of gambling.

Well, the candidates for governor, for any political position , do Whatever they want when they're looking for votes, but in the end, they don't care whether we're doing well or not, or what they should be advocating for. In the end, everything becomes a Particular Interest on the part of the winner, since power often corrupts; this is what always happens.

[tvplus006]

Well, curiosity kills the cat, as some may say. I doubt that "the rest of the citizens" you're referring to might not engage in finding another loophole to gamble their money.

Same with substance, it's technically illegal, but someone who's super curious might still find ways to test to try something new in their lives.

Now imagine that gambling is allowed and, accordingly, gambling advertising is allowed. How many times will the number of those who decide to try previously banned gambling establishments increase?

[sompitonov]

In order for the casino to attract new players, advertising is necessary. But if gambling is prohibited in the country, then advertising of such services will be prohibited accordingly. This is exactly what governments are pursuing in order to reduce gambling addiction among their citizens.

Banning gambling might help to reduce the gambling addiction, but how significant is always remain questionable. On other hand, there are always thousand ways to rome. It means gamblers who being addicted will always looking for a site to gambling. So they can gambling use abroad site, and adding more income to the other country.

Yes, I see it because the neighboring country has a ban on gambling and they come to us to play in offline casinos. Here we still need to watch and monitor the situation so that young people do not completely immerse themselves in gambling, but do useful things for their future. In addition, the influx of money from neighboring countries has a positive effect on the development of the country if the money is directed to the right areas. In general, each country should be considered individually depending on the mentality of citizens and their weakness for gambling.

[Baki202]

Government banning casino they know some gamblers will still look for a way to keep on gambling but what they are interested about is to reduce the rate of gambling because they know it will reduce the rate of beginners. But for me gambling is a game which the government is supposed to understand because some beginners will still look for a way to get into gambling. Since the government can't completely control gambling their is no need to ban it, it would have been better to regulate gambling in the small way that they can.

I don't think there is anypoint of banning it becomes from the look of things even if they ban it people will look for a way to gamble and now that smart phones are there it even makes it more easy for them to gamble in what ever location they are and I think there is a tax to pay on each win but this depends on the country because the government is always looking for ways to make things better and that will be through tax. And banning gambling is not what will affect the people because they will find an alternative solution to that, what will even be there reason for banning it and we know how reckless people can be towards it, and if they are looking for ways to reduce it I don't think it will work. And since this is something people do for fun the government can not just end it because they feel like ending it they should do better they have other pressing issues so gambling should even be list that they are dealing with.

[Wakate]

...On the other hand, a total ban on gambling doesn't solve the problem either. Do they think that a total ban means people who gamble can't gamble anymore? Nah, I don't think so. ..

Of course, old players who have been banned from gambling legally will look for opportunities to continue playing. But the fact that the number of new players will be minimal is an indisputable fact. So in any case, the number of players will be less than before the ban on gambling.

Government banning casino they know some gamblers will still look for a way to keep on gambling but what they are interested about is to reduce the rate of gambling because they know it will reduce the rate of beginners. But for me gambling is a game which the government is supposed to understand because some beginners will still look for a way to get into gambling. Since the government can't completely control gambling their is no need to ban it, it would have been better to regulate gambling in the small way that they can.

There are different tools we can use to stay in form as gamblers even in a region where gambling is not acceptable legally. There is nothing we can do about this since we all want to make money while we engage in other activities. Sometimes the government keeps making us go extra miles to get what we want from gambling and many of us would never mind even though it will require us to pay for services that will prevent our IP addresses from being leaked to either the casino we are using or to the public.
The government is also losing money indirectly from taxes especially on casinos that are providing the services for us to use.

[finaleshot2016]

...On the other hand, a total ban on gambling doesn't solve the problem either. Do they think that a total ban means people who gamble can't gamble anymore? Nah, I don't think so. ..

Of course, old players who have been banned from gambling legally will look for opportunities to continue playing. But the fact that the number of new players will be minimal is an indisputable fact. So in any case, the number of players will be less than before the ban on gambling.

Government banning casino they know some gamblers will still look for a way to keep on gambling but what they are interested about is to reduce the rate of gambling because they know it will reduce the rate of beginners. But for me gambling is a game which the government is supposed to understand because some beginners will still look for a way to get into gambling. Since the government can't completely control gambling their is no need to ban it, it would have been better to regulate gambling in the small way that they can.

There are different tools we can use to stay in form as gamblers even in a region where gambling is not acceptable legally. There is nothing we can do about this since we all want to make money while we engage in other activities. Sometimes the government keeps making us go extra miles to get what we want from gambling and many of us would never mind even though it will require us to pay for services that will prevent our IP addresses from being leaked to either the casino we are using or to the public.
The government is also losing money indirectly from taxes especially on casinos that are providing the services for us to use.

Yep, there are many ways to regulate gambling platforms and banning could really become a bad idea. Imagine, missing those taxes that should've become other funds of the government but I just really want it to make more regulated than normal. I don't want other people suffer more in gambling, people should be educated and there are certain requirements before they become eligible to gamble. It's the government's responsibility too to handle the situation internal and external so if they're thinking about the taxes, they should think about the people too.

[Antotena]

Any baninig only fuels interest and confrontation. I don’t see the point of such prohibitions, in reality, those who played will continue to play online using a VPN, and they won’t be protected from fraud. A more reasonable approach would be to impose proper regulation of the process. That way, the government can replenish its treasury with taxes from the gambling business, and gambling enthusiasts won’t have to go looking for trouble on the internet.

I will not advice anyone that loves his account balance on casino should use VPN, it is going to affect you when it's time to withdraw. Change of IP address especially when your KYC details shows that you are from a particular location can trigger some questions and failure to answer those questions will raise some flags, at the end you may not be able to have access to your accounts again unless you do as they say, sometimes it's written in the prohibition of casino rules.

If government ban gambling, the best is to either quit and channel your energy into other things or use casinos that will never ask you for KYC when it's time to withdraw. Some casino disguises of allowing lower limit withdrawals but when they suspect your activities, they will make you do the compulsory KYC, some will frustrate to do everything but will do anything to make you not have access to your momey, be guided where you gamble.

[tvplus006]

And so I can't understand why the gambling business is often so careless about completely cleaning up the image of the casino and the gambler in front of the public. We all see how hard mayors try when they are elected. So why don't different casinos want to unite in a union that will pay clinics that cure gamblers, or warn those who are in a vulnerable group about the dangers of gambling.

In some countries, there are restrictions established by law, according to which gambling establishments are required to set limits for players in terms of game time and money lost. Such restrictions are established in countries where gambling is strictly regulated, for example, Great Britain, Germany, Denmark.