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Gambling: The Social-Economic Impact Of Sports Betting On Ugandan Youth; The Case Of Mbale Youth
Worldwide, there is a tremendous increase in the level of gambling activity for example approximatley
70% of Australians participated in some form of gambling in 2009" (Australian Productivity Commission
Report on Gambling 2010) and that two out of every three Americans place a bet every year (Jones,
2004). According to Basham and White (2002) “heightened public awareness and participation in
gambling has sparked considerable debate about its economic viability and its overall effect on society”.
This may explain why some countries are now legalizing gambling with an objective of balancing
budget deficits and creating a safe betting gambling environment
The university of sydneySocial-Economic Impacts of Sports Betting on Ugandan Youth. The case of Mbale Youth .
Sports betting activities, particularly among youth, is increasing rapidly in Ugandan. The aim of this study was to determine the motivation for sports betting among Ugandan youth, and the social economic impact of this form of gambling. In a cross sectional quantitative research design, a questionnaire data was obtained from a sample of 181 youth attending betting houses in the Mbale district. Results indicated that that most youths were motivated by the desire to win money. Findings also revealed that Ugandan youth socially and economically benefited from sports betting. The study concludes by recommending that even if findings do not show the negative impacts of gambling on youth, there is need for stricter laws to avert any future negative implications