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Snakes and ladders is purely a matter of chance, while winning the 100 meter sprint requires skill. Games like poker involve both chance and skill. While being skilled or having insider information may increase the probability of winning games involving both chance and skill, the outcome can never be certain. Gambling involves taking risks by staking something of value on the chance of winning more in return, but there is also a chance of losing the entire stake.
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This document contains 6 multiple choice questions about random processes and uncertain outcomes. The questions cover topics like the probability of outcomes when throwing dice, whether the probability of an outcome changes after previous occurrences, and whether the outcome of events like cricket matches and horse races can be predicted with certainty. Most of the questions have answers indicating that while certain factors may influence outcomes, they cannot be predicted with absolute certainty due to the many complex and uncertain variables involved.
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People gamble for various reasons: to win money, for entertainment, to belong to a group, to alleviate boredom, to support charity, to escape problems, for mood change, to experience winning, or because friends and family do. The document discusses evaluating each of these reasons for gambling on a scale from good to bad based on how likely they are to lead to gambling problems.
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The history of gambling in South Africa shows that ancient populations gambled and Bushman paintings depict gambling activities. When the Dutch settled in the 17th century, the first ban on gambling was established in 1673. Gambling expanded greatly during gold and diamond rushes. Prior to 1996, most gambling was illegal except for horse racing and casinos in former homelands, and the black market was run by criminal groups. In 1996, the new democratic government legalized some forms of gambling so adults could spend money on entertainment of their own choice. There are now licensed casinos and lotteries, though illegal gambling still occurs.
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This document is a "congratulations letter" informing the recipient that they have won a cash prize of up to R7,500 in a sweepstakes contest. It instructs them to contact the organization by phone or mail to provide their "security code I.D. number" and correctly answer a "skill-testing question" to claim their prize. However, the small print at the bottom reveals the extremely low odds of winning the large prizes, suggesting this is likely a scam intended to deceive people into paying fees under false pretenses of winning money.
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Gambling has existed for centuries in many ancient cultures and civilizations. Evidence shows that gambling was practiced in ancient China, Egypt, and Greece, where the gods were believed to gamble. Gambling was also used in ancient religions to determine the will of the gods and is referenced in the Bible. Throughout history, gambling was used to settle political disputes or make unbiased decisions, such as using dice to determine country borders. Common instruments for gambling included dice, cards, roulette wheels, and later, slot machines.
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This document presents a scenario-based learning activity where students are asked to:
1) Choose one of five risky scenarios involving drugs, alcohol, gambling or sex
2) Discuss community, family or peer influences that could impact the decision
3) Discuss personal character traits that could influence the decision
4) Apply a decision-making process to consider risks, purpose, information and alternatives
5) Discuss how luck could impact outcomes
The goal is for students to think critically about factors influencing risky decisions and potential consequences.
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Joe got into trouble by gambling and losing money. He didn't realize he was taking a high risk that could lead to problems. His uncle Enoch, a teacher, taught Joe about making sensible decisions regarding risky behavior. Enoch explained that risky behavior often has a high probability of bad consequences. Now Joe understands the problems gambling caused for him and his mother, and hopes to take chances more wisely in the future.
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