Gambling improve lives

[serjent05]

This country is actually making the right move by seeing gambling as a way to help boost the economy. Contrary to what others think that gambling only destroys lives, if this plan really gets realized it could actually improve lives by creating jobs.

There is no denying that gambling if done correctly can boost the economy of a country but it is also true that gambling can destroy lives of people that do not practice responsible gambling.  Money from gambling does not appear out of thin air.  The gambling platform profit are from people who play in that platform.  Although gambling boost the economy of a country, it is somehow connected to many people's financial ruin due to gambling addiction.

And from the looks of it, the goal is to boost tourism, meaning the target isn’t really the locals. Their pockets won’t be the ones getting hurt, while the country still benefits from job creation and added economic activity.

True that, when the government implements tourist-only gambling infrastructure, the natives won't be able to engage with gambling on that infrastructure, thus preventing locals from bleeding from uncontrolled gambling action.

[CryptSafe]

It is nice that the government is taking this bold step to creating job opportunities for her citizens and also taking advantage of it to attract tourists to the nation. I think it will also generate good amount of taxes and revenue generation but however the government should try give their citizens orientation on the gambling and how enticing it could be since it would be a good source of income generation

[Sonia_123]

These are also the other beneficial aspect of gambling that people has to reason about gambling, now since individual might not be meeting up in the production of casino,the government of the country has really seen how important gambling will be to the economy if enough casinos are being created in other to boost its internally generated revenue, more also  also, the citizens will also be benefiting from this opportunity

Most government only see the bad side of gambling, but am happy that this government has seen the important and beneficial aspect of gambling, by not only collecting taxes from casinos but being in full support and provision of more casinos in the country.

[Hispo]

It is good news for the local economy of that country, in the case the government carries on that plan seamlessly and they do not only allow casinos to exist in those special zones, but also encourage tourism through other mechanism, like exploiting the natural beauty of the country or offer some cultural events to curious visitors. People do not think of that country in Asia when they first seek for a gambling destination, so in order to get visitors they will need something to stand up and differentiate themselves from the rest of touristic gambling destinations, like Las Vegas, Macau, etc.
It will create jobs, there is no doubt about it, and if the bulk of gamblers are foreigners, then the wealth won't come from desperate nationals who have turned to gambling as a way to cope with poverty.

[uneng]

Let's see how it's going to be the impact of this measure by the government for real in a digital world dominated by the virtual niche of the industry. I consider it to be a risky investment to start physical casinos nowadays with so many online alternatives available.

The tendency is that people play more and more at virtual platforms, since it's much more accessible at anytime, from anywhere. The only ones going to physical casinos are the wealthy gamblers who are looking not only for bets, but for a whole fancy experience.

[blockman]

It's the same in us that gambling helps to save lives too, and that's because a portion of the gambling profit of the government goes to the charities. And people that come to the charitable institutions are being helped in any way that they can but usually, it's about the hospital bills. That is because we don't have a good health care in the country. And so, these programs will help a lot of people if this will boost the profits that the government will get.

[Yamifoud]

It was a different situation when the leaders were not corrupt and were willing to help the country's economy grow. With a proper implementation of the rules, it certainly boosts tourism in the country.

But what people think is different. They just look at how people are suffering losses. If you are on the side of the gambler, you will think negatively. But if you are on the side of the government, that will have a huge benefit.

[STT]

Anything to excess can destroy lives, plain old food can do that if over used and certainty a bit of alcohol and tobacco can do far more harm.   All of those things are already accepted, the difference with gambling is people don't discipline or educate themselves about the games they play but something like Poker can be a sport to practise.
  Arguably any game can be an exercise in observation and practise on how best to win while accepting it is just a game not some dream outcome in all likelihood, step one don't deceive yourself but I agree gambling as an industry is an employer and valid in any country.

[Iroh]

I guess the government has realized the great potential for revenue generation through gambling and is now making moves to accommodate it by establishing controlled gambling zones in the country. In the government's perspective, gambling is a means in which a great deal of money can be collected in form of taxes as revenue for the government. It aims to attract foreign visitors so it could also boost tourism for the country and that could in turn, create new jobs and reduce the unemployment numbers in the country.
I would say the gambling industry can be said to improve lives through revenue generation in form of taxes, winning the lottery(for those who gets lucky) and the creation of new jobs.

[Odusko]

It's the same in us that gambling helps to save lives too, and that's because a portion of the gambling profit of the government goes to the charities. And people that come to the charitable institutions are being helped in any way that they can but usually, it's about the hospital bills. That is because we don't have a good health care in the country. And so, these programs will help a lot of people if this will boost the profits that the government will get.

Charity is good but for gambling, if we want to speak anything positive about gambling such as saving of life, we should first acknowledge the impact of gambling on the players themselves and not the community support to charity as you mentioned, like someone winning a life changing jackpot.

[Floxynice]

I support this move. When governments ban gambling or restrict their citizens and/or tourists from gambling, they are themselves losing opportunities to generate revenue from same people who will still use VPN to gamble on foreign sites or be tourists in other gambling- friendly countries. If the governments are so concerned about gambling problems, they should put in place facilities to regulate gamblers and gambling companies.

The gambling business does not only ruin lives as people claim, people work in casinos and people have also won big lotteries which changed their lives for ever. Times are changing, the governments should learn now to accept what they can't control and start generating funds from it.

[silpersurfer]

If run under strong rules, betting can truly be a source of state funds mainly through taxes and also new job slots in the tourism, hotel, and other help service areas. In this sense, gambling is not seen just as a harmful act but rather as a watched economic tool.

Also, since it is directed at foreign tourists, this shows that the policy does not aim to have a great fiscal impact on the local community. The state wants to get foreign investment, more tourism, and an upbeat economy without losing its people’s purchasing power. Whether this move will bear fruit or not still lies greatly in strong oversight, public education, and social protection to minimize the negative impacts and truly disseminate the economic benefits.

That's all about land-based casinos, but what about online casinos? The online gambling industry is now much larger than land-based casinos, and people are now gambling more online.

So, what is the bargaining power of online casinos in efforts to boost the economy? In terms of employment, online casinos don't need as many employees because they are already system-based and digital. When it comes to increasing the number of foreign tourists, this has no impact at all because people play from home.

The only benefit offered by the presence of online casinos is perhaps increased tax revenue. However, on the other hand, quite a number of unlicensed or illegal sites are currently popping up, which is of course detrimental to the state.

[danadc]

It's an example to follow, I understand that when there are casinos in a country, they generate jobs and, from what I've seen, attract many people to enjoy themselves and have a good time,It's a good business for boosting the economy What they do in those countries is important and should be seen the same way in all others, It's an example to follow.

[OgNasty]

I know I’ve mentioned this before, but one way that gambling does actually improve lives in the United States is that teachers use lottery winnings to help supplement their school supplies spending. Coming from a family of educators, these funds made a big difference.

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gambling by itself isn’t automatically bad it really depends on how the government manages it if it’s properly regulated & positioned mainly for tourists it can create jobs & new business opportunities w/o heavily affecting locals where gambling zones are controlled & tied closely to tourism. In that setup the real money comes from foreign visitors while locals benefit from employment, infrastructure & increased economic activity of course there should still be strong safeguards in place especially to protect vulnerable groups but if done right gambling can be a tool for economic growth rather than just a social problem.

[r_victory]

It's not the gambling itself that improves lives, but rather the taxes collected from casinos, the jobs they generate, and tourism, as happens in Las Vegas, which in a way can be beneficial to the region. But gambling addiction remains a problem, so I believe it's something to consider in this equation as well; on one hand, they collect millions, and on the other, they will spend the same amount on treating addicts if they don't have an effective health policy.


As I mentioned Las Vegas, I also cite some sources that show that "gambling" does not improve lives. There needs to be meticulous planning to ensure the well-being of the community in which it takes place.
https://www.thevoiceofnevada.com/what-are-the-major-political-issues-facing-the-las-vegas-nevada-community
https://indexyard.com/las-vegas-nv/living-experience/
https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/las-vegas-tourism-faces-new-decline-amid-political-tensions-tariffs-and-rising-costs/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2025/12/22/las-vegas-slump-nate-silver-theories/87885753007/

[Jostern]

It is nice that the government is taking this bold step to creating job opportunities for her citizens and also taking advantage of it to attract tourists to the nation. I think it will also generate good amount of taxes and revenue generation but however the government should try give their citizens orientation on the gambling and how enticing it could be since it would be a good source of income generation

Which government are you talking about that are providing job opportunities or creating job opportunities for what Citizens, because from my observation individuals and people around here wouldn’t understand what government you’re talking about, but if you’re talking about the Western world then there is opportunities of creating jobs for its citizens, which is actually know as the first World countries, but the third world countries are obviously not providing any job opportunities so if we have a possible means of gambling why not we keep gambling to earn so money.

In Africa there is no job opportunities just like you’re saying, the Government are only interested in embezzlement of money and looting of funds, and borrowing money to share between themselves Government Officials, there is nothing good coming from Africa, with all their corrupt politicians.

[MAAManda]

If the local government does not provide a good mandate for its citizens in understanding gambling, it is better not to open it, it is the same as plunging its own citizens because they are not given education. We know that gambling has two sides that can end positively and the negative part can make someone addicted, that must be anticipated, local residents should not be made the target market for casinos.

Our human resources are not good enough for the people to control themselves, it has not been born in most citizens in Indonesia so it is better to wait for time until human resources increase to a better stage, the story of making a place an economic district with casinos but instead making the people poor because of addiction is ridiculous, this is the same as doing business with the people, and that is not allowed.

You're from Indonesia, IDK if you have heard about the proposal to open casino localization on Lake Toba that I'm referring to. But it's a messy fact if the proposal is approved, I know for sure how the area around us (North Sumatra), many people still don't have basic knowledge about what & how gambling is related to mentality. Opening a gambling localization is the same as killing the local community itself.

[rezakurnia66]

Its the same way what did by Singapore government when legalizing the casino make the improving live with their economy activities? Maybe Kazakhstan tries adopt the developed countries have been legalized casino or gambling to get many tourism come to their country. I think if casino legalizing not only tourism but also many corrupt politician will come to the Kazakhstan how to make their assets keep save trough laundering by casino.
Actually will improve the country economic condition due many tourism will come there but the government of Kazakhstan have avoid their local citizen keep playing at the casino, if consistent visit casino every day or every week will make them become poor and its bad influence for that country its self.

[HelliumZ]

If a country's government legalizes gambling or casinos, then it can certainly play a huge role in the economy of a country, but if an institution or individual is given a license, I don't think the country will benefit much economically. If it is given by the government, a part of that country will get employment opportunities, and if there are employment opportunities, many unemployed people will be directly involved in the economy, as a result, the country's economy will develop and the quality of personal life will definitely improve.