Tag Archive: illegal gambling

It's important that we don't simply dismiss those who are clamouring for a complete ban on all forms of gambling out of hand. Looking at their arguments, it's hard not to see they have some very valid points, especially when it comes to gambling addiction. But all these need to be considered againgst the idea of personal freedom. This includes the choice to do things that might end up having negative consequences. Though the law should protect people, there must be limits on it's interferrence.

Manga is a type of comic art that's considered suitable for adult readers. In Japan is extremely popular, with themes covering every aspect of life. Gambling mangas feature storylines that revolve around the consequences of gambling. But we're not talking about addiction or problem gambling. The narratives follow a much darker theme. They often involve losing characters falling into some sort of criminal purgatory or having to perform illegal and violent acts in order to pay off their debts.

Though there are many countries around the globe that take a dim view of casino and gambling activities, the Saudi Arabian government takes things to the next level. All gambling activities are banned. They enforce their dislike of gambling with some rather unsavory punishments which range from fines to public whipping. Don't even think about using a VPN, as the police have an eye on all internet traffic. If a gambling website address pops up, you're going to be in big trouble.

By their nature, most teenagers suffer from ignorance, which coupled with a know-it-all attitude, makes them both unbearable to be around, as well as wrong for the vast majority of the time. As you can imagine, they would all like to be doing adult stuff, but in reality, are just too immature to make adult decisions. And that's the simple reason why we need age restrictions in place. Whether it's about driving cars, voting, or playing in a casino, teens need to law to help them help themselves.

Though Dubai is often seen as a playground for wealthy visitors and ex-pats, you will have to adhere to Islamic law if you choose to stay there. This means that all gambling activities, apart from a couple of horse race tracks are strictly off-limits. We strongly suggest that you don't think about any type of gambling during your stay. Remember that officials can examine your phone's website history to see if you've gambled online. With imprisonment almost certain, don't take any chances.