What do you think about this move by the government? Will it significantly reduce gambling addiction, or will it only make the problem worse?
I’ve read the news and even watched the Senate inquiry on this issue. In my view, the restrictions may help reduce the number of people falling into gambling addiction, simply because it’s no longer as convenient as it once was. However, I hope the government realizes that this is only a short-term fix and not a comprehensive solution to the deeper problem of gambling addiction in our country. Hardcore gamblers will always find a way, many may turn to illegal betting sites just to satisfy their urge. In that scenario, the government loses twice: not only does it fail to curb addiction, but it also misses out on potential tax revenue from these underground platforms.
What the government is doing will only reduce the number of gamblers, and this is because many people hate going through stress for something which isn't as important, many who were casual gamblers will turn away from gambling for sure, and like you said, hardcore gamblers will find a way to still keep gambling even though it no longer as convenient as it used to be, the government to new policy on gambling can only reduce gambling addiction because many are likely not going to be gambling any more and all of this people were all potential gambling addicts.
And speaking of tax, even right now that the government have cut off the easy way through which gamblers access and deposit money to their favorite casinos for gambling, will they(the government) still be expecting this gamblers to pay tax? Isn't it absurd somehow to still be expecting tax from people you've blocked their easy access to potential money, causing them to have to find a not so convenient way of still accessing the potential money?
Potential money here is the casino.