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If ever the government will ban gambling, people who want to gamble will eventually find a way to access gambling sites and casinos. They will just be creative in accessing those without the authorities ever finding out about it. People are stubborn especially if they are really that interested and hooked up in betting and playing, they will find ways regardless. It's not as if it will really solve the problem by prohibiting people, it could only be a band-aid solution while the dependency in addiction haven't been addressed yet.
Indeed, gambling is someone's responsibility and not anyone else's. If they don't want to suffer the consequences, then they must do themselves a favor of not spending too much time and money in it. Addiction doesn't just occur instantly, it is a bad habit built over time. So staying away and choosing yourself and your sanity will save you from it. Limiting the engagement by not feeding your thirst to it will prevent you from being addicted.
History has shown that when certain activities are banned, people often find creative ways to access them, especially addictive activities. In the internet era, people can use various tools and methods to bypass restrictions and access gambling sites anonymously. Addiction is a gradual process built over time that is hard to heal if someone's drowned into it. The root causes of addiction can't be addressed by prohibiting gambling.
Managing gambling behavior is personal responsibility to take control of their actions and make informed decisions about their level of engagement. Gamblers just need self-discipline that can be an effective way to maintain a healthy balance and avoid the negative consequences of excessive gambling.