Liberia: 'Winners' or Fleecers?

opinion

In nearly every corner of Monrovia, locals, especially young people, can be observed indulging in a form of gambling called "Sports Betting". For thousands of unemployed youths, investing a few dollars in the purchase of gaming tickets is one sure and very fast way of making money. And they do so by placing bets on football teams playing in leagues in Europe and elsewhere in the world.

Gambling has been considered an illegal activity in Liberia since time immemorial. This was probably so because successive national leaderships had recognized that gambling is addictive and can pose serious problems to an individual's wellbeing including mental health. Gambling becomes addictive when an individual continues to indulge in the act despite the negative effects he may be experiencing such as crumbling finances, marital difficulties, loss of self-esteem, etc.

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