Quote from: Davidvictorson on November 12, 2024, 11:26:48 PM

The researchers will follow the kids for 10 years and report their findings.

Interesting experiment I've heard something like that before just with some twist...

Quote from: Doan9269 on November 12, 2024, 06:32:03 PM

... children have no financial source than their parents, they can only do this when together with them,...

It seems you have no idea how children raised in low-income neighborhoods are affected.

These kids often go to the store alone and spend whatever change they have left over from shopping. Obviously, it might not seem like much if they do it just once, but imagine if they do it every time over several years. Just think about the compounding effect of that behavior:

They are wasting money that isn’t theirs.
They are developing a gambling habit.

I’ve seen it hundreds of times. Every time I go to the store, there is a kid playing those machines without adult or parental supervision.

@m2017 thank you for your long answer

Quote from: m2017 on November 12, 2024, 04:23:34 PM

And don't computer games develop bad habits? These slot machines are not much different from them, except for the monetary reward. And children's attitude to money may be somewhat different from adults. I don't intend to justify these children's slot machines, but before blaming only these machines for all possible future problems, without proper research on the impact on the child's psyche, it is a little premature.

Yes obviouly there are also bad habits in regular games, (That is debate for a new topic).
About the research Well I've read just a pair of them and all of them show that those machines are really bad:

Gambling Initiation in Preadolescents
Children’s attitudes towards Electronic Gambling Machines

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Conclusions
Despite policies that try to prevent children’s exposure to EGMs in community venues, children have peripheral exposure to EGMs within these environments. This exposure and children’s awareness of gambling behaviours of adults appear to play a role in shaping their attitudes towards EGMs. While further research should explore the range of other ancillary factors that contribute to children’s knowledge about these machines, policy makers should consider more effective strategies to prevent children from being exposed to EGMs in community venues.

Youth gambling problems: a public health perspective

Just to mention some of them, there are dozens of articles that point almost the same.

Quote from: m2017 on November 12, 2024, 04:23:34 PM

So, try to do it incognito.

Yes if i do something on it, It should be always with some layers of anonymity and another precautions.

Quote from: m2017 on November 12, 2024, 04:23:34 PM

You are on the right track. You must beat the enemy with his own methods.

haha yes i know, I am writing some emails with some help of AI just to send then to some politicians, hoping that at least one of them read the email by himself and not their secretaries

Quote from: Zoomic on November 12, 2024, 03:59:56 PM

What does the laws of your country say about underaged gambling? Understanding of this will help you know the right action you should take.

Yes I already check some, it is ilegal and strictly prohibited for kids

Local regulation said that the participation of minors in any type of gambling game is strictly prohibited. Gambling machines are included in these games prohibited for minors.

Quote from: Don Pedro Dinero on November 12, 2024, 02:42:48 PM

The authorities are so corrupt for simply allowing it that you are not going to get anywhere by talking to them. They should hang by the balls in the public square those who allow this. Encouraging gambling from a young age is despicable.

Thanks for your answer Amigo and agree it is despicable.