It is impossible to put a controller to every gambling addict, so these measures will not work as well as some governments want. Let's say I put a ban on gambling in some casino and tomorrow I decided that gambling addiction is stronger than me and decided to gamble.

Where can I gamble and how difficult is it?
- I can sign up at an online casino.
- I can go to the nearest land-based casino (if this activity is allowed in your country) 
- I can go to an illegal casino
- I can play poker with my friends.

All of this can be done quite simply and does not take much time. Therefore, each of us should be able to stop and control our desires despite gambling addiction.