Do you think governments should set limits on how much one can gamble daily?

[Jody.Drummer]

I don't think government should set any limit on how Gambler can bet a day. The level one chooses to gamble depends on the person and not something government should interfere. Infact government can not even fo that because they are getting revenue from the lose of gamblers from all this casinos. More loses means more revenue or tax from these casino so I wonder how government will set limit when this is a profitable business for them.

Should this is be good deterrent to at least minimized gambling in a certain country? Or does it force gamblers to uses illegal means or even travel outside of the country that has this strict law to continue with their gambling?

It will not minimize anything, gamblers will somehow find their way out of such gambling limit to a place or country without such restrictions. And this will eventually reduce the profit made by this gambling companies and it will also affect the government from their revenue gotten from this company.

For those already addicted to gambling, the government's measures to impose limits will clearly have little effect. Addicts will find ways or loopholes to gamble again and again. Moreover, with the proliferation of online casinos, they may be able to switch casinos once they reach the maximum gambling limit at a single casino.
I believe the government will find it difficult, if not impossible, to curb addiction.

[rachael9385]

As what the question is, Do you think governments should set limits on how much one can gamble daily?

For example, in Finland:

Veikkaus has the following compulsory loss limits in place applicable to all of their games (excluding Casino Helsinki): €500/day; €2,000/month; and €15,000/year.

https://iclg.com/practice-areas/gambling-laws-and-regulations/finland

Should this is be good deterrent to at least minimized gambling in a certain country? Or does it force gamblers to uses illegal means or even travel outside of the country that has this strict law to continue with their gambling?

This might not be entirely be a bad idea but when this is done its completely going to change what gambling is all about. Gambling has a lot to do with personal choice which means that a gambler decides however you wants to gamble, it's left for him or her to have their own limits. Putting a restriction or setting a limit for gamblers might take the fun out of it even though it might be a way to deal with irresponsible gambling

[justinlamode]

Government have the rights to decide to set limits on how much an individual can gamble with daily or monthly but the only way they can do that is to place restrictions on the bank of the person so that deposits to a casino will not be allowed to exceed those limits. But should the individual decide to use cryptocurrency, that law will be defeated since the individual can make deposits through cryptocurrency without restriction. I think placing those limits will save a lot of people money especially those who do not have knowledge of cryptocurrency.

[YOSHIE]

As what the question is, Do you think governments should set limits on how much one can gamble daily?

I think the policy to set the limit of the number of gambling to the community I think it can be done depending on the state and the government itself, the positive side is a good action to overcome deeper addiction to its citizens.

But there are questions that must be asked.
1. Does that apply to illegal casinos.
2. How does the government know that everyone bet in a certain amount for example as you say € 500/day and so on.
Does the casino have to make reports every day to the government.
3. If the rule only applies to legal casinos, I think users will use illegal casinos that do not have rules.

Conclusion: The government may carry out limits for gamblers, but it will not run smoothly 100%.

[dimonstration]

As what the question is, Do you think governments should set limits on how much one can gamble daily?

For example, in Finland:

Veikkaus has the following compulsory loss limits in place applicable to all of their games (excluding Casino Helsinki): €500/day; €2,000/month; and €15,000/year.

https://iclg.com/practice-areas/gambling-laws-and-regulations/finland

Should this is be good deterrent to at least minimized gambling in a certain country? Or does it force gamblers to uses illegal means or even travel outside of the country that has this strict law to continue with their gambling?

This might not be entirely be a bad idea but when this is done its completely going to change what gambling is all about. Gambling has a lot to do with personal choice which means that a gambler decides however you wants to gamble, it's left for him or her to have their own limits. Putting a restriction or setting a limit for gamblers might take the fun out of it even though it might be a way to deal with irresponsible gambling

It’s a loss limits. There’s no fun at all if you are losing already big time since it only means gambler doesn’t have proper bankroll management in able to encounter this increasing loss situation.

I agree on this loss limits but I’m sure it can be easily bypassed by various method available because casino operates online.

If they can implement this mandatory I will be happy to follow this limit instead of setting my own loss limit which for sure influenced by my own greediness.

[Antotena]

Setting a limit on those who want to gamble is good but that will depend on gamblers. The government are difficult to control people in gambling because gambling is about personal decision. But the government can make that as a law so people know and realize that they don't have to go far in gambling. They should prevent the big loss that can happen to them.

But some gamblers can travel outside of the country to gamble because they don't like that regulation. The government can not do anything but they can monitor people from their bank account knowing how much money they use to playing gambling. Gambling problems cannot be easily solved so they need all people to think and solve the matter especially for gamblers.

From what OP stated, I think the government must have seen alot of reviews and talk about how the country has been in a mess with gambling and it's people. They are doing their job to protect the people while making the gambling a safe zone for everyone but if on the other hand the government is just trying to do what they like or it's because they don't like gambling, then this is not the best approach especially if they are doing it to protect ban gambling.

I don't know how some countries operate but in mine, gambling deposit is through bank transaction and banks can detect if you are making deposit to a particular casino accounts. It's going to be very easy for the government to set a minimum deposit to casino either per day or per month or the maximum deposit every gambler can make to a casino in a year and it's that's it. There is no need for all this drag of casino and government restrictions of deposits for people and it will become a law to protect people.

[Kelward]

As what the question is, Do you think governments should set limits on how much one can gamble daily?

For example, in Finland:

Veikkaus has the following compulsory loss limits in place applicable to all of their games (excluding Casino Helsinki): €500/day; €2,000/month; and €15,000/year.

https://iclg.com/practice-areas/gambling-laws-and-regulations/finland

Should this is be good deterrent to at least minimized gambling in a certain country? Or does it force gamblers to uses illegal means or even travel outside of the country that has this strict law to continue with their gambling?

Even though this happens people will still devise a means to bypass the restriction that the government sets, by creating different accounts with different gambling platforms, the right thing to do is that, the government should through gambling platform be the right people to decide on this by setting limits on their platform, which doubt they will cooperate because it won't favour their business as it will limit their profits, too the stated reason above that people will create accounts with different platforms will still be a hindrance to such policy.

So far there is no outright ban on gambling activities in a country the serious gamblers and addicts will always find a way to bypass restrictions. For example if there is limit on how much gamblers can use to gamble, serious gamblers can risk creating multiple accounts. Government's best option to achieve minimum amount for gamblers bankroll is to collaborate with the casinos but most casinos won't be happy to abide by it. It won't be good for business because they need gamblers to deposit more and lose more. I think that governments will be better off with enlightening their citizens about the dangers of gambling addiction.

[ozgr]

As what the question is, Do you think governments should set limits on how much one can gamble daily?

For example, in Finland:

Veikkaus has the following compulsory loss limits in place applicable to all of their games (excluding Casino Helsinki): €500/day; €2,000/month; and €15,000/year.

https://iclg.com/practice-areas/gambling-laws-and-regulations/finland

Should this is be good deterrent to at least minimized gambling in a certain country? Or does it force gamblers to uses illegal means or even travel outside of the country that has this strict law to continue with their gambling?

Rather than banning gambling altogether, such a restriction seems reasonable and practical. Perhaps the government's decision will help many gamblers, and this could actually be a good thing. If successful results are achieved, and I believe they will be, this approach is a better approach than a ban. There are indeed many countries where gambling is prohibited, and they should follow Finland's decision.

If a person can invest every month with their salary and is happy, I think working is better.
Starting your own business and being a business owner also has some challenges.
If you are doing a job you love and can invest, it doesn't matter.

[Zlantann]

As what the question is, Do you think governments should set limits on how much one can gamble daily?

It's not a bad idea. But it will be ideal to calculate gambling limits based on the income of citizens. There should be a percentage of the citizen's income that is the limit that can be used for gambling.

Should this is be good deterrent to at least minimized gambling in a certain country? Or does it force gamblers to uses illegal means or even travel outside of the country that has this strict law to continue with their gambling?

It will minimise the number of new gamblers dince this limitations might start making gambling unpopular. Moderate gamblers might control their gambling activities because of this restrictions. But addicted gamblers will seek other means to feed their abnormal behaviour.

[m2017]

As what the question is, Do you think governments should set limits on how much one can gamble daily?

I believe that the ability to set a daily loss limit should be available to the gambler himself in the online casino interface. If some casinos have a way to ban a gambler (personally), then why not add the option of a daily loss limit? For example, for a certain period of time (a month, 2 months, etc.).

Here, government intervention is absolutely not required. Except to influence all casinos to add a similar option with a daily limit.

Should this is be good deterrent to at least minimized gambling in a certain country? Or does it force gamblers to uses illegal means or even travel outside of the country that has this strict law to continue with their gambling?

I think this would only partially be able to restrain gamblers who would start looking for other ways to lose win.

[Su-asa]

As what the question is, Do you think governments should set limits on how much one can gamble daily?

For example, in Finland:

Veikkaus has the following compulsory loss limits in place applicable to all of their games (excluding Casino Helsinki): €500/day; €2,000/month; and €15,000/year.

https://iclg.com/practice-areas/gambling-laws-and-regulations/finland

Should this is be good deterrent to at least minimized gambling in a certain country? Or does it force gamblers to uses illegal means or even travel outside of the country that has this strict law to continue with their gambling?

Even though this happens people will still devise a means to bypass the restriction that the government sets, by creating different accounts with different gambling platforms, the right thing to do is that, the government should through gambling platform be the right people to decide on this by setting limits on their platform, which doubt they will cooperate because it won't favour their business as it will limit their profits, too the stated reason above that people will create accounts with different platforms will still be a hindrance to such policy.

So far there is no outright ban on gambling activities in a country the serious gamblers and addicts will always find a way to bypass restrictions. For example if there is limit on how much gamblers can use to gamble, serious gamblers can risk creating multiple accounts. Government's best option to achieve minimum amount for gamblers bankroll is to collaborate with the casinos but most casinos won't be happy to abide by it. It won't be good for business because they need gamblers to deposit more and lose more. I think that governments will be better off with enlightening their citizens about the dangers of gambling addiction.

Gamblers will always find a way to bypass gambling ban in their countries. Sometimes it's not because they are addicted to gamble they just feel like doing it some of their free times. Am just trying to say that not all gamblers that bypass gambling ban are addicted. Some gamblers bypass gambling ban but they still gamble responsibly, that's to say they are doing it for entertainment. In the midst of 10 there's always someone who will not do like other.

[mindrust]

What’s next? Put limits on alcohol and cigarette consumption too? Why not just ban it completely? Ban cigarettes, alcohol, gambling, vaping and anything else that people spend their money on to have fun.

No, governments shouldn’t be doing anything like that. If a person is dedicated enough, he will find a way to ruin himself. In fact, government intervention will make the situation even worse. What we need is better education people so people don’t become addicts. Apparently the public education system isn‘t working the way it should.

[nara1892]

I don't think anything wrong with implementing anything done with good intentions and goals, especially if the regulations are so strict that gamblers can't do anything but follow them. I don't know what the regulatory scenario is, but if the government has such a method, it's clearly a good idea. If, for example, the data shows that the number of gamblers losing is still very high, the government could lower the limits to a lower limit for each gambler.
So far, I've found this idea to be quite effective, as it indirectly trains gamblers to control themselves.

[Awaklara]

I don't think anything wrong with implementing anything done with good intentions and goals, especially if the regulations are so strict that gamblers can't do anything but follow them. I don't know what the regulatory scenario is, but if the government has such a method, it's clearly a good idea. If, for example, the data shows that the number of gamblers losing is still very high, the government could lower the limits to a lower limit for each gambler.
So far, I've found this idea to be quite effective, as it indirectly trains gamblers to control themselves.

What is concerning is the scenario and oversight of the imposed restriction regulations. It is true that these regulations can become a tool that indirectly helps gamblers to control themselves. However, for those who are already addicted, they will certainly find loopholes in the system.
The government's focus must also be clear, either to reduce the number of gamblers or to decrease the rate of gambling addiction, so that they can accurately measure the success of the regulations in place.

[Nwada001]

Should this is be good deterrent to at least minimized gambling in a certain country? Or does it force gamblers to uses illegal means or even travel outside of the country that has this strict law to continue with their gambling?

Setting limit I'm not against it, but if there should be a limit, the government should not do it randomly; rather, through the KYC procedure, they can ask for the estimated annual earnings of a gambler. From that, they can determine how much, on average, the gambler earns monthly and what percentage of that can be spent on gambling without it affecting the gambler, because everyone does not earn the same amount, and there are those who have a lot more to spend compared to others.

[Jawhead999]

Setting limit I'm not against it, but if there should be a limit, the government should not do it randomly; rather, through the KYC procedure, they can ask for the estimated annual earnings of a gambler. From that, they can determine how much, on average, the gambler earns monthly and what percentage of that can be spent on gambling without it affecting the gambler, because everyone does not earn the same amount, and there are those who have a lot more to spend compared to others.

Asking the players to submit KYC can make them refrain from gambling in regulated casinos.

The reason why many gamblers dislike regulated casinos is because of too strict, if they only ask minimum KYC and set a limit the same based on median salary, it's a good decision.

There might be some high rollers want to gamble more because they earn a lot, the casino can give special treatment for them by showing their annual salary.

[Muba20]

If a government sets this, it will never be realistic. Because in gambling, sometimes you have to take big risks. If a government arranges for gamblers to be restricted after spending a certain amount of money, then just as it is not possible for gamblers to accept it, gambling companies will not agree to accept it because their losses will increase. A gambler must have a limitation in mind when gambling. If the gambler can follow this rule, then he will benefit, but in most cases, when the gambler loses, he will become angry and he will try his best to gamble more.

[OgNasty]

Why would the government want to limit a person’s gambling limits? They would seemingly generate more revenue from people gambling more, so I assume that is where their interest lies. I would also not be for anything the government does that gives people less control over their own finances.

[Onyeeze]

Government have the rights to decide to set limits on how much an individual can gamble with daily or monthly but the only way they can do that is to place restrictions on the bank of the person so that deposits to a casino will not be allowed to exceed those limits. But should the individual decide to use cryptocurrency, that law will be defeated since the individual can make deposits through cryptocurrency without restriction. I think placing those limits will save a lot of people money especially those who do not have knowledge of cryptocurrency.

government does not have the right to decide how much is someone can gamble in a day, gambling is a business so government cannot decide how much then you can purchase in a day, that is how gambling is all about but but some people does not understand it in that way that is why I really want some people who doesn't know about the gambling to know that the gambling is a business you have the right to do whatever thing you feel like to do concerning gambling, because there's some certain people that like a employment opportunity and they don't have any source of sustenance except to gambling, that is why I believe my gambling is a personal decision to anybody.

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

Government are not the ones that has brought gambling gambling out way, so they shouldn't be allowed in deciding for us on how we should gamble, they also have seen the way they have been rendered ineffective with their policies implementations concerning gambling regulations, limiting how we gamble could also be a red flag on them, because when there is lesser gambling activities, they may not be able to tax as they used to do.