Charter Gambling

by Jerry "Jet" Whittaker
Aug 7, 2006

Bonded Gambling

The sport of gambling is a favorite topic for debates and discussions among individuals and groups all over the world. Whether gambling can be considered as ethical or not, whether it is advantageous or disadvantageous etc, are some of the main issues discussed very frequently. It is for this reason that the need for a formal charter for gambling was felt.

Charting Vital Points..

Several gambling experts felt the need for a formally drafted document for providing gambling with a proper status. There is a need for such charters to spread awareness among people about the proper ways of gambling. There were several charters documented like the International Charter for Gambling: The Auckland Conference and beyond, the Australian Casino Association’s Online Gambling Charter, Charter for Gambling Trips and so on. The fundamental factors dealt with in all these charters are basically very similar.

To understand the importance of these charters it is necessary to observe their underlying features. The main aspects of these charters are as follows:

·   The main motive of these charters is to create a proper public mindset about gambling.

·   They try to suggest the governments of different countries to ensure that people indulge in gambling in only the healthiest way. The governments must implement laws to support such behavior towards gambling.

·   They also criticize the state authorities if they support gambling with an incorrect approach. They must not only consider gambling as a means to generate huge revenue. They must treat it as a sport that has to be handled with utmost care to maintain the well being of the society as a whole.

·   The charters try and focus on two main factors. These factors are mainly to maintain the current upsurge in gambling but without the people falling prey to it. This means that people must enjoy the sport only to a certain extent and not get addicted to it.

·   Gambling as a sport seems extremely attractive and tempting. However, people must display a great amount of restrain, maturity and responsibility while indulging in it.

·    For this, it is absolutely necessary for the government to educate the people about the proper ways of gambling. Through several programs, public debates and discussions and lectures people can be informed about the ways in which they can keep away from problem gambling.

These are some of the basic principles on which all the gambling charters are based. These charters are essential for the people as well as for the people involved in the gambling industry.

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