22nd October 2025  /  EAGLE FM

Sports betting establishments are everywhere — from busy city centres to quiet residential neighbourhoods. But with its growing presence, we’re left asking: Where do we draw the line between responsible gambling and chasing profit?
Of particular concern is the fact that even minors are often able to place bets, due to a lack of supervision and enforcement. The following explores the issue in depth, with a focus on minors, the mechanisms of harm, regulatory responses (including Section 74 of the relevant Act), and what could happen if we fail to act.