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?
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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?
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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?
Same scenario in my country when POGO was always involved on crimes in my country. They are now shutdown by the government due to the public demand.
Gambling itself is not the problem rather the people that doing shady things and try to hide in the shadow of gambling. Even without this casino people will still do their crime! The only difference is they will do it in different way but they are still same crime.
Banning casino is just a band aid solution. It’s better to have proper regulations like strict police policies to control crime in the streets.
What happens is that some gambling operators also run side businesses, which may include thefts and drugs dealing. I'm not saying that is the case mentioned on this thread, but it's a real possibility, also present in another places. Probably everyone here know about those famous mafias ran by families which control different illegal and criminal activities such as gambling, prostitution, smuggling and much more.
The issue with physical gambling shops is that in countries where they are clandestine, people also use such places as hubs for every kinds of illegal practices. By stopping these houses from working, authorities are trying to stop every other criminal activities which come with this. The problem isn't gambling itself, but the side activities being practiced in gambling houses.
The issue with physical gambling shops is that in countries where they are clandestine, people also use such places as hubs for every kinds of illegal practices. By stopping these houses from working, authorities are trying to stop every other criminal activities which come with this. The problem isn't gambling itself, but the side activities being practiced in gambling houses.
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?
What was the substantial evidence that linked the recent surge in theft to gambling? or is the district commissioner acting out of prejudice? Also, because of the political system that is practiced in Uganda, I am not surprised so much because in a fully democratic system, it is an abuse of power/office.
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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?
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 the government there feels that the gambling industry is the root of the crime problem there, then closing down the gambling practice could be a solution. Especially if the quality of people in the area is not developed and the income is so-so, it not only makes the crime rate very likely to become uncontrollable, but also makes more people addicted. But from what I found out in Uganda gambling is legalized, how does the local government there deal with legal casinos operating? Isn't it when they forcefully close down these gambling operations as a form of arbitrary action? That is a question for me.
Isn't it because a lot of people have resorted to crimes? It has increased the number of thefts that are connected to gambling. There are a lot of people who have severe gambling problems, and that's one of the root causes of it. They could differ in reasons, but the activity is gambling.
It seems that there should be a regulatory approach to these gambling activities so that they can be improved and balanced with safety. If they continue, this will negatively impact society.
There's no excuse for crimes.
It seems that there should be a regulatory approach to these gambling activities so that they can be improved and balanced with safety. If they continue, this will negatively impact society.
There's no excuse for crimes.
They should stops banks because banks creating and making a lot money which bring thief and criminals to rob them or rob the customers who cash out a lot of money.
Closing a business just because the cash flow is huge isn't right, casino is just a business, other business also make a lot of money, the difference is just how they work.
The root cause of thief and crime is money, it's mostly about corruption, not fair tax rate, minimum salary and their culture.
If the corruption is low, the tax rate for rich is really high, the minimum salary is quite high and the culture of promotion isn't how long they've work instead of the achievement, I'm sure the thief and crime would be low.
Closing a business just because the cash flow is huge isn't right, casino is just a business, other business also make a lot of money, the difference is just how they work.
The root cause of thief and crime is money, it's mostly about corruption, not fair tax rate, minimum salary and their culture.
If the corruption is low, the tax rate for rich is really high, the minimum salary is quite high and the culture of promotion isn't how long they've work instead of the achievement, I'm sure the thief and crime would be low.
If they are licensed agents, the commissioner has no right to stop operating; they should ask the agency that provides the license to operate to stop the operation because these agents pay for their license to operate. You don't take action based on assumption; you do an investigation and come out with a resolution and suggestion from the gaming agency to revoke the license.
I suppose the problem isn't the licenses but the loan sharks who wait for gamblers who lose and run to get outstanding loans, which can lead to various illegal acts. I don't favor closing down shops, but perhaps the commissioner has observed things we are unaware of.
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?
Let’s get this straight because, some people really need to understand how things work and everything in society seems to work in a delicate balance. Now, your taking away all the gambling stuff right,,, taking away people who worked gambling jobs from there jobs.Now the question is;
What are you replacing that with?
You don’t create solution by opening up a void. What they do basically with actions such as these is; opening up a void. You do that and you find all those who had jobs and worked gambling jobs, getting out of jobs and creating some of the real problems you hoped to solve.
Have banning drugs ever stopped people from taking drugs? Of course not. You only create a room for drug syndicates and cartels to even earn more money and the business becomes more dangerous.
Is gambling in Butaleja legal? If the casino operator has a license then the commissioner cannot just stop it unless there is a ruling from the Ugandan central government to ban gambling.
Usually gambling operators don't think about the users they just want the business to continue to be profitable from the many gamblers who come, any problems about the surge in theft then this is what the government is worried about, then they will blame the gambling operators when many problems occur.
Usually gambling operators don't think about the users they just want the business to continue to be profitable from the many gamblers who come, any problems about the surge in theft then this is what the government is worried about, then they will blame the gambling operators when many problems occur.
If they are licensed agents, the commissioner has no right to stop operating; they should ask the agency that provides the license to operate to stop the operation because these agents pay for their license to operate. You don't take action based on assumption; you do an investigation and come out with a resolution and suggestion from the gaming agency to revoke the license.
I suppose the problem isn't the licenses but the loan sharks who wait for gamblers who lose and run to get outstanding loans, which can lead to various illegal acts. I don't favor closing down shops, but perhaps the commissioner has observed things we are unaware of.
Gambling is not the main cause of crimes; there are some factors like poverty and drugs, they should look into the real cause.
Gambling may not lead directly to crimes, but debts can lead to many.
Do you guys think that they are the root cause of the problem and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?
As I know gambling has been in existence right from the origin of man, so stopping/closing gambling doesn't eliminate crime and criminalities because, already human must commits crime where ever they are being found. So, gambling operators are doing their business unlike the normal and usual business we do have out there, and gambling sites aren't the one in charge to tell whom to gamble and not to gamble as I know there is always an age bracket to gambling which is (+18) and any one not upto this age won't be allowed to gambling. Besides if a physical shop is closed doesn't that also stop online access as well? 
Not just your country that is cracking down on gambling operators. There are more from Europe, Africa, and Asian countries are also doing the same. If their goal is to stop people from losing money on gambling they would have to do the same on online operators which could be a lot harder to do when they are allowing international online casinos that will be benefiting all these.
Whether they are right or wrong, each country has their own regulation for this. I wouldn't mind offline casinos being shut down as long as online casinos are up and running.
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.
....and it was right for the commissioner to stop them first?
Gambling is not the main cause of crimes; there are some factors like poverty and drugs; they should look into the real cause.
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?
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 gambling operators are making good profits from their business but that is also increasing theft.
So cutting of the root cause, which is gambling operators, is a wise decision but that would create loss of revenue for them.
If the gambling operators don't have an issue with that then the RDC's decision is good but otherwise I think, handling the theft in alternative ways should be an ideal thing to do.
The commissioner is not right to do something like this or maybe I am not right but I think each state will have their own different laws and not just local government. Probably the system of government roles in Uganda can be different but this is harsh in my opinion.
Gambling agents are the people that were affected. The gambling agents are offline and having gambling shops which people come to gamble. People going to the agents can easily be known and located. As long as they follow regulatory rules, I do not see any reason such a harsh move that can reduce unemployment should be taken.
There are many people that will still go online to gamble. The betting sites are directly available online without the need of betting agent.
Gambling agents are the people that were affected. The gambling agents are offline and having gambling shops which people come to gamble. People going to the agents can easily be known and located. As long as they follow regulatory rules, I do not see any reason such a harsh move that can reduce unemployment should be taken.
There are many people that will still go online to gamble. The betting sites are directly available online without the need of betting agent.
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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?
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?
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