How about voters decides if they allow gambling to be legalize in their country?

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Any country that understands what Rights means they would definitely not hinder people that wish to gamble from gambling by trying to vote against it. A country that understands that the choice of people to gamble is a human righ they have just as the right to association, worship and others. That's same how gambling is, it's an adult game or activity and as such no one should restrict an adult from doing what they love provided it doesn't cause harm to the next person close.

If the country understands what is right, they will not vote against it, and they will also give the people power to decide what they really want. But what about in a situation where the majority of the voters who are given power to vote on their choice vote against gambling? Would you consider that to be unfair to those who gamble?

If her citizens are given the privilege to vote, then what ever the outcome of the vote is considered fairs in my opinion but the assessment should continue like that after every 1 or 2 years. So far, we have not seen that the government of the countries where gambling is illegal actually did any voting, they just made the decision and deprived gamblers their rights. Although the government would say they are protecting citizens from being drawn in addiction and that banning gambling is the best choice.

[Ronsbit]

If the country is a democracy and the government respects the opinions of its citizens, then such issues should definitely be put to a vote. The question is different: how many people will vote and not ignore this issue? Ensuring turnout is not easy, but with modern technology, it is entirely possible. One option is to post such a question somewhere on a local news website so that everyone can cast their vote via a mobile device. Social media shouldn't be ruled out either. These are very important platforms visited by a huge number of people.

I do not think putting up a vote for this is feasible because this has to do with the economy, as it is a means of revenue generation, and anything that has to do with the economy is the duty of the President and his executive council, and the lawmakers to pass into law. When it comes to elections, we are talking of giving power to people to lead or rule, and the people's choice is acknowledged for that, so thinking of putting up a poll for if gambling should be legalized seems a sign of lack of trust in their leadership system, and do not expect the citizens to come out en masse to vote because it looks more like a joke.

[Justbillywitt]

I am from Nigeria, a country where gambling is legal but there are lots of religious sentiments regarding gambling. Even though gambling is considered legal, gamblers still face some kind of criticism as gamblers are considered irresponsible people.

Assuming gambling was illegal in my country and the masses have to vote to make gambling legal, I am convinced that majority will not Voe for it. These majority will include mothers, wives, religious leaders, political leaders of some regions and the vast population of the overly religious citizens.

It will majorly depends on the people that turn up for the voting process, the youths that are into gambling will turn up and campaign among themselves to make sure they come out to vote, and also discourage their parents from voting. The young people form the majority of the Nigeria population and if they know that a decision is about going against them and only winning in a free and fair voting process will guarantee them to continue gambling they will turn out to vote massively. Don't underestimate the power of the young people in Nigeria, they can go as far as promising their parents goodies just to shun the voting.

[Crypto Library]

What will be the outcome in your country if your government decides to let its people decide if they want to legalize gambling in your country? with casino operators and supporters, and those opposing, campaigning for legalization or banning. 

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I don't think there should be any reason to take this issue badly, because the issue that most people vote for will basically win and that will basically be implemented in the law of the country.
From my perspective, if I talk about the context of my country, if such a vote is issued in this country, I don't think more than 20% of the entire population will vote in favor of legalizing gambling. And the reason for this is very natural here, Bangladesh is a Muslim-majority country and gambling is prohibited here. In other words, gambling does not go with the culture of this region, so even if such a vote is given here, I don't think gambling will pass.

[bakasabo]

If her citizens are given the privilege to vote, then what ever the outcome of the vote is considered fairs in my opinion but the assessment should continue like that after every 1 or 2 years. So far, we have not seen that the government of the countries where gambling is illegal actually did any voting, they just made the decision and deprived gamblers their rights. Although the government would say they are protecting citizens from being drawn in addiction and that banning gambling is the best choice.

I dont think that voting will be fair, because those who have never gambled will vote against it, those who have gambled and lost will most likely also vote against it, also people after reading stories how people turn addicted will also vote against. We will get a lot of "NO" votes from those who never involved in gambling and never want to. To make it fair, those who are allowed to vote must be limited, but also will be unfair against others.

[Fredomago]

In my own country, I believe majority of the people will vote to legalize gambling. Am from a country where the cost of living is high, and unemployment is high too, and high paying jobs are very few, so the young people see gambling as something that can support them financially even though winning is not guaranteed all the time.
Many people who gamble, do so to earn some money. When majority of young people are facing financial difficulty, they gamble even with the little money they have at hand, and in this kind of situation, they will always vote to legalize gambling.

I think the same goes for my country as well, people would not even think twice to vote for gambling to be legalized because most people see gambling as a source of income for them and a lot of people gamble in their spare time to get entertained. In a nutshell, people in my country take gambling seriously and it's important to them.

Any country that understands what Rights means they would definitely not hinder people that wish to gamble from gambling by trying to vote against it. A country that understands that the choice of people to gamble is a human righ they have just as the right to association, worship and others. That's same how gambling is, it's an adult game or activity and as such no one should restrict an adult from doing what they love provided it doesn't cause harm to the next person close.

I agree to that, if the government fully understand what is right and why there's a right that needs to follow, gambling is part of an option and if the government kows what's going to be good or what going to be bad they need to implement corresponding laws regarding to it, if there's a need of a voting that's on the government to take up to that part but many countries have their own position regarding to gambling and that's what the people needs to follow.

[icebar]

In my own country, I believe majority of the people will vote to legalize gambling. Am from a country where the cost of living is high, and unemployment is high too, and high paying jobs are very few, so the young people see gambling as something that can support them financially even though winning is not guaranteed all the time.
Many people who gamble, do so to earn some money. When majority of young people are facing financial difficulty, they gamble even with the little money they have at hand, and in this kind of situation, they will always vote to legalize gambling.

I think the same goes for my country as well, people would not even think twice to vote for gambling to be legalized because most people see gambling as a source of income for them and a lot of people gamble in their spare time to get entertained. In a nutshell, people in my country take gambling seriously and it's important to them.

Any country that understands what Rights means they would definitely not hinder people that wish to gamble from gambling by trying to vote against it. A country that understands that the choice of people to gamble is a human righ they have just as the right to association, worship and others. That's same how gambling is, it's an adult game or activity and as such no one should restrict an adult from doing what they love provided it doesn't cause harm to the next person close.

I agree to that, if the government fully understand what is right and why there's a right that needs to follow, gambling is part of an option and if the government kows what's going to be good or what going to be bad they need to implement corresponding laws regarding to it, if there's a need of a voting that's on the government to take up to that part but many countries have their own position regarding to gambling and that's what the people needs to follow.

Governments can only use a voting system to take a decision when there is a lot of controversy. I think there is no need for a vote in taking a decision by the government on gambling. The government can take this decision on its own. It has to take a decision considering the good and bad for the people of the country. Many times the government has to consider both the positive and negative aspects because gambling is present in almost all countries of the world. If a large part of the general public is gambling, then it is better for the governments to allow it. If the government does not do that, then those gamblers can use some other platform to conduct gambling, which can definitely cause great loss for that country.

[X-ray]

Is it just a seasonal voting if they will permit to make gambling legal on that area? I think it's a good initiative for those states or areas where they think that gambling addiction has been so rampant.

It's not gonna be a seasonal voting. It seems it's gonna be a definite rule for a gambling company to acquire a license in Steuben. As far as i know the gambling company has to pay the massive fees for the license combined with commitment to invest huge sum of money to help the state to build the infra.

So it's not gonna be a seasonal license. It's more like the voter will decide whether they will approve a long term investmetnt by gambling company or not.

[Marvelockg]

What will be the outcome in your country if your government decides to let its people decide if they want to legalize gambling in your country? with casino operators and supporters, and those opposing, campaigning for legalization or banning. 

Majority of the voting population are gamblers and there's no way such won't scale through. In most countries where gambling is restricted, it's because the majority of the youths are getting involved in gambling and the government feels that things is getting out of hands if they don't step in to intervene In the whole situation. Allowing the regular dude that takes gambling as his lifestyle decide his fate is almost like making an accused a lawyer in his case and no government will allow that to even stand.

The house of represntive and the senate is the highest place that such matters can be brought up for deliberation and an eventual voting since it's believed that those in such places are not gamblers. It's only In such environment that tou can get what will look like an unbiased outcome.

[rodskee]

my country is full of devout christians and catholics who condemn gambling but at the same time gambling rates are high in my country. it’s hard to say for sure because there will be those who would be strongly against even if they gamble themselves. it might be a close call but gambling may end up becoming legal if voters were to decide.

[Betwrong]

What will be the outcome in your country if your government decides to let its people decide if they want to legalize gambling in your country? with casino operators and supporters, and those opposing, campaigning for legalization or banning. 

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I think it's a good idea to let voters to decide whether to legalize gambling or not. What will be the outcome? Many people are probably against casinos everywhere, but in specially designated places, why not? Ideally, it should be located somewhere out of town and, of course, minors shouldn’t even be allowed in the area. I think most people would vote for something like that.

[Mpamaegbu]

I'm from a country where if such a decision is left to the people, and it's transparently done, in less than 12 hours the result will be out. It will tilt to a ban for gambling. Nigeria is a country with an overwhelming religious sentiment. Both the Islamic and Christian faiths condemn gambling, except for traditional worship which I can't say for sure where it stands on that issue. I believe this will be so for a lot of other conservative religious countries too, especially countries highly populated by Christians and Muslims.

Government will lose revenue if it ever allows this decision to be taken by the masses. It's a gamble no government will want to take.

[Achalugo BTC]

I think it's a good idea to let voters to decide whether to legalize gambling or not. What will be the outcome? Many people are probably against casinos everywhere, but in specially designated places, why not? Ideally, it should be located somewhere out of town and, of course, minors shouldn’t even be allowed in the area. I think most people would vote for something like that.

You are right, but there are hypocrites everywhere, they pretend to hate gambling  and they will still go back and gamble. That means the choice of gambling being legalized will be more than the those that are against it because most people have taken gambling to be their only source of income and this has damage their plans and lives making them to spend unnecessary and this can also lead them into becoming addicted.

[Kelvinid]

If ever this will be a good deal in determining what is legal and illegal, then I believe this is a great idea. That will be fair and more democratic rather than a few people deciding it.

But of course, there is a system that controls this, and people should abide by the law. Gambling regulations still exist and should also have proper documentation. We can say gambling is legal, but the question is if these casinos are operating legally with papers and necessary permits.

[Wakate]

I think it's a good idea to let voters to decide whether to legalize gambling or not. What will be the outcome? Many people are probably against casinos everywhere, but in specially designated places, why not? Ideally, it should be located somewhere out of town and, of course, minors shouldn’t even be allowed in the area. I think most people would vote for something like that.

You are right, but there are hypocrites everywhere, they pretend to hate gambling  and they will still go back and gamble. That means the choice of gambling being legalized will be more than the those that are against it because most people have taken gambling to be their only source of income and this has damage their plans and lives making them to spend unnecessary and this can also lead them into becoming addicted.

Anyone that publicly say gambling is bad and they still go back to gamble are real hypocrite that need to short up their mouth.
Family is supposed to be an activity that is done when you are less busy. It shouldn't be something we need to be agitating about and who is not ready to stake focus will end with an addiction that will be hard to relinquish.

[L E G E N D A R Y]

Majority of the voting population are gamblers and there's no way such won't scale through. In most countries where gambling is restricted, it's because the majority of the youths are getting involved in gambling and the government feels that things is getting out of hands if they don't step in to intervene In the whole situation. Allowing the regular dude that takes gambling as his lifestyle decide his fate is almost like making an accused a lawyer in his case and no government will allow that to even stand.

The house of represntive and the senate is the highest place that such matters can be brought up for deliberation and an eventual voting since it's believed that those in such places are not gamblers. It's only In such environment that tou can get what will look like an unbiased outcome.

That's right, and this will not make any sense how most people have just decided to change gambling from having fun to something that they think they can become rich through it and this will surely lead cause more harm than good in their lives, due to the how addicted so many gamblers will be. That's why they are to divert their emotions or make sure they remain discipline in this gambling industry, as it will save them from a lot of trouble.

[348Judah]

Could the government actually go about the voting process to allow gambling and ensure they are fair and trusted with the process, they don't need to coerce voters to cast their votes on this, all that is needed is for them to permit gambling in a country and this is what the people always appreciate from them because it is entertaining to do so.

[danherbias07]

Oh, I think the gamblers will win that vote.

Here in our country, you can see a lot of gamblers either on the street, at the mall, or even at school. And yes, I  have witnessed it. An adult waiting for his kid to come out of school. He was so bored that he could not just idle there, so he opened his smartphone and started gambling with sounds.
Gambling is so popular here in our country now because of the cheap way that one person can gamble. It has become an epidemic, and I don't think it can be fixed easily. If there is a vote about it, I have no doubts that it will win.

[TheUltraElite]

I dont mind voters deciding whether gambling is to be legalized, but eventually this will lead to people asking for legalization of a lot of things that are morally incorrect. The problem is that once such a thing is declared, people will drag in a lot of votes who interests are aligned and will make sure their choice wins. Hence these topics are something better decided on the shoulders of the government's policy makers after getting the inputs from the general public.

The decision to put this in the hands of the voters is a political one. We should be careful of the motives of the politicians, they are very cunning.

[bakasabo]

I dont mind voters deciding whether gambling is to be legalized, but eventually this will lead to people asking for legalization of a lot of things that are morally incorrect. The problem is that once such a thing is declared, people will drag in a lot of votes who interests are aligned and will make sure their choice wins. Hence these topics are something better decided on the shoulders of the government's policy makers after getting the inputs from the general public.

The decision to put this in the hands of the voters is a political one. We should be careful of the motives of the politicians, they are very cunning.

That is a good notice. If you let people decide once by allowing them vote for or against, soon they will ask for another vote and will try to use vote system everywhere. One day they will put on a vote, whether taxes should be pair or not, and with 100% result they will get "NO".

Nevertheless, making decisions through vote system isnt right. What about those who have voted for different opinion that was taken in the end? Those people will try to run another vote, or leave maybe.