Quote from: condoras on July 14, 2025, 04:09:52 PM

Quote from: stadus on July 14, 2025, 03:56:36 PM

It’s really just one click away no, with digital wallets, anyone can gamble with the smallest amount. That poster clearly shows how aggressive casinos have become in luring people to play.

PAGCOR did respond though, giving them until the end of August to take down those huge billboards. But honestly, that won’t solve the real problem. Even before those ads went up, gambling addiction was already a serious issue. The billboard is just a symptom, the root problem runs much deeper.

I believe the same. Gambling ads are just the tip of a huge iceberg, especially in countries that are "poor" and where people struggle day in and day out for a living. The Philippines is such a place, and gambling is almost everywhere. The Government needs to take other measures to at least reduce this, and for sure, it isn't just getting down huge billboards. The problem will still exist, and will still be an option for them to escape from poverty.

Another big reason is the nonstop promotion of gambling by vloggers. It feels like there’s no regulation at all, some even promote it like it’s a guaranteed money-making scheme, only showing the positive side. People get lured in, start playing, but end up having a completely different (and usually bad) experience.

You know how it is, especially with poor people. When they lose money they can’t afford to lose, emotions take over, and they end up making worse decisions. That’s a serious issue that also needs to be addressed.