Sports Betting Legality Archives - EJ Wagner Crime Historian

Global Legalities Of Sports Betting

May 3, 2022 by admin

Gambling has always been something of a contentious topic throughout history. For hundreds of years, monarchs, governments, and other systems of power have attempted to make it illegal for citizens to enjoy any kind of gambling. While this has changed dramatically in recent years, there are still some countries that make it illegal for people to enjoy various forms of gambling and betting.

Perhaps it’s the flashing lights, the discordant cacophony of sounds, or the massive amounts of money that exchanges hands on a daily basis, but land-based casinos often bear the brunt of player frustration when it comes to losing. However, the perpetrators soon realise that crime and casinos don’t really mix and anyone who has ever felt tempted to take out their frustrations on fellow players or casino staff or property would be wise to remember that there is generally a decent sized team of burly men tasked with keeping the casino floor safe at all times.

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