Topic: Casino/gambling center near an institution of learning? (Read 912 times)

Totally depends on this situation because if the government allowed on giving out that license or permission that they could operate into that vicinity then there's nothing we can do specially if its really that near into these institutions or any other establishments but since we are talking about schools then it will really be something that will be influencial but of course it will really be that on personal approach because no matter how far or near those gambling platforms or casinos is place if a certain individual does have that interest on playing gambling then they would really be that going into such place. For those countries who do really give out prioritize about gambling casinos or places to operate despite of those location and dont make out some restriction then they do give out that importance about gambling revenue but actually they could be able to make out those kind of control on which they should be strict on not to let those minors do get inside. In some approach like molding up that kind of curiosity on which it could possibly bring or happen then it will really be having that tendency for it to have such situation because once that curiosity towards gambling occurs or mold then its likely these students or youth will be having that tendency or likely they will be testing it out and find if its interesting to deal up with it or not. As a parent if you do really know that your child is having that school and near with those gambling places then it will really be our responsibility on advising them or telling about those stuffs and telling that they should be avoiding on dealing up with gambling or any correlated things towards it.

It would be very easy for students to be influenced especially when it has to do with making money. Like you said, when they hear the story of someone that cashed out from gambling they might develop an obsessive addiction towards gambling, this disastrous habit can make them lose a lot of money which could affect their academics. There are students that dropped out of school due to gambling addiction. A casino shouldn't be near a school building so students won't be negatively influenced.

Even if a bank chooses to stay close to a bank, it is not a bad thing or something new anymore because both the banks and the casinos are doing their businesses, it is only when the gambler is not disciplined that he or she will go to the bank and withdraw money then continue gambling in the casino shop again. However, these days online casinos is gas more populations than offline casinos, someone like me will not choose to go to a casino shop to play casino games while I have my smartphone or laptop that I can use to gamble at my own comfort. Student can gamble only when they are up to the age for gambling.

I think a casino or gambling center should have a well planned out location to run their business, it has been too long ago that I went through a thread of saying that a gambling shop he saw was close to a bank, this isn't really ethical. A gambling centre is filled with a lot of people, some go there under the influence of alcohol or intoxicated by hard drugs, when violence breaks out this might affect the students that are learning. This can also be a bad influence to the students and they might get tempted to try out what they are seeing others doing in those gambling centers on a daily basis.

At the end of the day it is all about personal responsibility.

Sure, it is not very easy to simply live a nice life while gambling all your money away. But no one is forcing anyone to do that.

It's all just suggestions, same as marketing in a way. Basically trying to sell is just persuading people, same with gambling.

As for it is not even where the gambling center is located because those people are looking for a populated areas to establish their business and if they asked the school authority and they permit them to run their business class to the school or in the school, if it will not affect learning then there is no big deal.

I think opposite a Law school in one of the state I have visited in Nigeria has a gambling center. And everything goes well.

I will go even further,  some universities actually have bars inside the universities, with activities, and cheap prices for students.

It's not always a bad thing if you drink alcohol in moderation, and can actually help socially.

Maybe it's the same with gambling, although most gamblers I've seen are usually by themselves spending a lot of money. It's only a few that go in groups to socialize, maybe because it's too expensive to keep doing it.

I have even seen beer drinking bars night clubs that are close to learning center. And as you said, each student knows why they are in school. When I was in school, I didn't attend any of those things plus gambling. And even if I count the time I visited gambling centers it would be very few occasions.

And even though the gambling centers are not close to the learning environment those serious gamblers would still go there and play games. And when it is far they would prefer it because nobody would see them because it is far. But there is disadvantages and advantages of being far and close to the school. You attend class on time if it is close or you attend class late if it is far.

I agree with you mate and I’m glad I’ve got someone riding with my waves as actually gambling isn’t a bad activity but rather it’s dependent on the gambler and his actions and that’s why it is always written boldly in batting centers in my country that “Drinking, Fighting and smoking isn’t allowed” and with this warning, anyone who fails this law will be solely responsible for any damages.

People have different opinions about gambling and I don’t have to blame anyone for your opinion as the opinion of a successful gambler is absolutely different from the opinion of the opposite gambler and if the tides changes I’m pretty sure their opinions will also change.

Actually I don't see anything wrong with seeing a casino or gambling shop being spotted closer to an institution of learning. We all should know what we want see anybody that is in an institution is supposed to be an adult that can make decisions for themselves. Even though a casino is never available, that does not mean that people or students are not going to look for any way possible to gamble and see if they could be making money for themselves. This is why an adult can always make decisions for themselves and does not need an adviser on what to do.

Casinos are business and should be allowed to open at anywhere they think will be a good business location. Regardless of where the casino is at, if its the school or not, students can always find their way to the casino during school hours or after the classes are over. We also have mobile casino and this would allow students to have access to all the games they want to gamble on without their guidance knowing anything about it because they can be saints at home but when they leave they house, they put on their real attitude and begin to gamble. What schools should be focused on is teaching their students the bad side of gambling and also how to be gambling in a responsible way to prevent any addiction from becoming the problem of the students, the parents has to also teach this too.

It won't influence the students unless they already know about gambling before now. Students are very inquisitive to learn new things and perhaps this is where pressure and peer influence come to place. Having a friend who knows about gambling in the school might suggest that one day they should visit the gambling center and before you know the student starts getting a tip and going to centre more often. This is how it all starts. An institution center or learning environment should not be what would be a hindrance to the gambling business.

This can only happen in bad countries, and of course, it's happening in Africa and I am sure such will be possible in Asia. But this is a very bad idea and it can only happen due to poor planning and the uncared attitude of the government. The adult-related activities should never be allowed close to educational areas, not to mention of the influence and temptation it can have on children. Even if it is an adult's school, they still do not have that moral right because gambling is tempting and could be distracting. So why allow what may cause people to lose focus in their studies?

The rare reason why casinos or gambling centers might have an influence on students is when gambling is already popular and the only popular way of entertainment in the area. If everyone (adults) gamble, then kids might also try to sneak inside to try. However, they will be stopped by security. I doubt that there will be any effect from something none-online on kids or teenagers. Today, people in general prefer to spend time at home, in gadgets, or simply online, rather than visit something.

Of course, it will have certain influences, but remember that all of this will only happen in few countries that provide freedom and legality for gambling activities and forms of promotion.
It is indeed very worrying, but for several countries that have not legalized gambling, they will be able to avoid all impacts or some bad influences on the freedom of gambling, especially for children and teenagers.
But I have the same thought that opportunities to get to know gambling can never be limited, online gambling has developed rapidly, everyone can access gambling sites online anytime and anywhere.
It is indeed difficult to be able to prevent or minimize the bad effects of gambling on the younger generation currently, things that are considered bad and not worth doing are known to children.

The casino or gambling industry is a profitable business idea for the owner - even for countries where it is legal. The impact of gambling can certainly be very bad - but it depends on the gambler himself in carrying out his activities. Irresponsible gambling behavior can essentially have a negative impact on gamblers and also on the environment - but only gamblers are to blame, not the gambling industry. If the gambling center is near a school or something like that - then the gambling place really must have strict rules so that school children do not enter and gamble there.

Gambling in my country is a business  and legalized by government therefore it can be located at anywhere, if it doesn't create chaos. I have seen a casino or gambling centers located directly opposite to school campus gates. And inside campus, so that those who like to play games won't go out again. I don't know why people are saying that gambling is a bad activity. It is not but it is the individual behavior or the mind of the gambler causes bad influence.

As what Obari said is what it is. Nobody cares if the center is purely for business purposes and they would write a billboard boldly. No fighting and smoking only for +18.

say no more and come to my country.
I'm not trying to speak ill of my country,  but my country is one place the unimaginable happens and having a casino around the school premises might even be the least of them as you might not have to panic if you find a casino within the learning premises after all it’s believed that the students are already 16 years and above and are already adults and you might be shocked that the casino might even be owned by the school😁

I've seen several schools(tertiary institutions) with betting shops either at the back of the schools or around the neighborhood and with claims that its a free world

We assume that is a university students. Even if they already +18 years, that doesn't mean they are old enough to be responsible for their actions because their mental still not unstable like adult. They are still teens and trying to figure out how to be an adult and in their journey, many of them drag into a bad things that can affects to their life. Even if casino is not something illegal, they can gets deeper in gambling because their emotion still not stable and easy to attract to something that looks exciting.

They can tell other students about excitement of gambling. It's like they tell their friends about playing an offline or online game or doing something that gives excitement for them. You can see many teenager like them below 20 years becomes addicted to playing games and they don't care about their around. You can imagine what will happens to them if they drag into gambling and what effects they will gets. I agree that with or without offline casino near school or university, thy can gambling especially now online gambling is available and they can access it using their mobile phone.

it's quite deficult for an institution to outrightly stop businesses from going on in the surroundings of an institution. Last time I checked, close to my university is a prostitute house where students sometimes visite to petronize them. That's the height of it and if regulating the kind of business that should be allowed to operate in such place should be a factor, then such should never be allowed in gge first place. But you can't stop them from carrying out thier business but can only advice your students from engaging in such practices and if it's something you're sure they can't do without, you talk them to go about it in a responsible manner.

Students aren't supposed to learn about the courses they are studying in school, a combination of thier courses and an added knowledge of what's going on the world will make the learning environment a better one so when they go fully into the society, it wouldn't be deficult for them to blend into it.