Is this an isolated phenomenon or it's just where im from? I see more and more gambling commercials, tv ads, and I see more and more gambling spots all over the streets. There were casinos before but im talking about places where people take bets usually on soccer and other sports, not a classic casino with the usual casino stuff.
Probably that case is only isolated in your country because gambling stuffs here are not as lively as yours. Furthermore, I think it will not continue spreading anymore during the current administration because our president really hate and want to eradicate the oligarchy of online casinos here.
Anyway, I think there's nothing wrong if the gambling community there is growing as long as your government strictly implement rules and regulations to be followed. Besides, they can get taxes from casinos and later be used to improved the infrastructures and public services in your country.
I see they are located near high schools too. This could cause a gambling addiction epidemic among the youth, which has a hard time making money these days and feel desperate and end up gambling whatever little they make.
Okay, this where the problem starts. This is a serious problem that need to be addressed. Imagine, if adults who are more intellectual still became addicts then what more for the curious teenagers? I guess the best solution to avoid this is to educate the youth about the bad effects of gambling and at the same time abolish the casinos near places where minors are utmost.