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This document discusses the costs of gambling. It explains that gambling businesses set rules for games to ensure they make a profit on average, called the "house advantage." The house advantage guarantees the business will earn money over time, even though any individual player may win sometimes. It provides examples of house advantages in coin tossing and roulette games. In coin tossing, the house charges $1 to bet but only pays $1.80 if the player wins, earning a $0.20 advantage. In roulette, a $1 bet on all numbers would win $36 but cost $37, giving the house a $1 advantage each time. Therefore, while luck allows some players to win sometimes, mathematics ensures the
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This document contains a learning activity sheet with 19 statements about gambling. Students are asked to indicate whether each statement is true or false. Some key points made in the statements include: the odds of winning big prizes from lotteries or dice games are very low; past outcomes do not influence future probabilities; some types of gambling like sports betting involve predicting unpredictable events; and gambling frequently results in spending more money than won.
Gambling act
1) The document is the National Gambling Act of 2004 which provides for the regulation of gambling activities like casinos, racing and wagering in South Africa.
2) It establishes uniform norms and standards for gambling regulation across the country to protect the public, prevent overstimulation of gambling demand, and ensure licensing is fair.
3) It retains the National Gambling Board as a juristic person responsible for monitoring compliance, investigating provincial licensing, maintaining registries, and researching socio-economic impacts of gambling.
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Encourage the gambler to seek professional help. Do not lend them money or try to solve their problems for them. Take care of your own emotional and financial well-being, and seek support from others you trust. While it's normal to feel angry or betrayed, do not blame yourself for their actions or try to force them to stop gambling against their will.
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Some people develop a gambling problem whereas others don't for several reasons:
- The thrill of uncertainty and not knowing when or how much they will win drives some people to keep gambling. The rewards of winning give them a thrill and make them feel good.
- Entrapment causes some players to feel like they can't escape and become determined to continue gambling to recoup losses, convincing themselves they will win with the next round.
- Most people who gamble do not experience problems because they only spend money they can afford and see it as entertainment, whereas problem gamblers feel they have lost more than they can comfortably afford and cannot control how much time or money they spend gambling.
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9.4 trans 2
This document discusses the costs of gambling. It explains that gambling businesses set rules for games to ensure they make a profit on average, called the "house advantage." The house advantage guarantees the business will earn money over time, even though any individual player may win sometimes. It provides examples of house advantages in coin tossing and roulette games. In coin tossing, the house charges $1 to bet but only pays $1.80 if the player wins, earning a $0.20 advantage. In roulette, a $1 bet on all numbers would win $36 but cost $37, giving the house a $1 advantage each time. Therefore, while luck allows some players to win sometimes, mathematics ensures the
9.4 la
This document contains a learning activity sheet with 19 statements about gambling. Students are asked to indicate whether each statement is true or false. Some key points made in the statements include: the odds of winning big prizes from lotteries or dice games are very low; past outcomes do not influence future probabilities; some types of gambling like sports betting involve predicting unpredictable events; and gambling frequently results in spending more money than won.
Gambling act
1) The document is the National Gambling Act of 2004 which provides for the regulation of gambling activities like casinos, racing and wagering in South Africa.
2) It establishes uniform norms and standards for gambling regulation across the country to protect the public, prevent overstimulation of gambling demand, and ensure licensing is fair.
3) It retains the National Gambling Board as a juristic person responsible for monitoring compliance, investigating provincial licensing, maintaining registries, and researching socio-economic impacts of gambling.
9.5 trans 3
Encourage the gambler to seek professional help. Do not lend them money or try to solve their problems for them. Take care of your own emotional and financial well-being, and seek support from others you trust. While it's normal to feel angry or betrayed, do not blame yourself for their actions or try to force them to stop gambling against their will.
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Some people develop a gambling problem whereas others don't for several reasons:
- The thrill of uncertainty and not knowing when or how much they will win drives some people to keep gambling. The rewards of winning give them a thrill and make them feel good.
- Entrapment causes some players to feel like they can't escape and become determined to continue gambling to recoup losses, convincing themselves they will win with the next round.
- Most people who gamble do not experience problems because they only spend money they can afford and see it as entertainment, whereas problem gamblers feel they have lost more than they can comfortably afford and cannot control how much time or money they spend gambling.
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A document provides three scenarios for role playing how to cope when a friend or family member has a gambling problem. The first scenario involves an older sister who feels depressed about money lost from gambling and says she gambles to forget about being lonely. The second scenario describes a father who has been losing money gambling and claims he needs to gamble for household expenses since he does not have a job. The third scenario is about a friend who has been losing money gambling and asks for a loan, saying he knows how to win now and will never speak to his friend again if the loan is not provided.
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Problem gamblers feel they have lost more money than they can afford and are unable to limit the time and money spent gambling. For example, Joe spends his mother's money gambling instead of his own spare money and skips school to gamble. Joe's gambling has likely caused financial problems and debts, family conflict, problems at school, and addiction issues.
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This document discusses various statements about gambling and the probabilities involved. It provides the truth value for each statement - whether it is true or false - and often a brief explanation. Key points made include:
- Outcomes of random events like lottery drawings or dice rolls cannot be predicted and are not influenced by past results.
- The house/casino always has statistical advantage over players in games of chance, ensuring they make money overall.
- While some element of skill can influence outcomes in games like poker, chance is still a major factor and luck evens out over many games.
- Specific probabilities are given for various gambling scenarios to illustrate how unlikely winning big prizes truly is.
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Gambling outcomes are based on random chance and cannot be predicted or influenced through superstitions, patterns, or continued play. While skill at video games does not translate to gambling games, understanding that gambling results cannot be controlled and the house has an long-term advantage can help manage risks and problem gambling.
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This document discusses probability and games of chance like coin tosses, dice rolls, and lotteries. It explains that in these games, outcomes are random and unpredictable because they involve chance without patterns. The probabilities of outcomes do not change over time. For example, the chance of picking a specific lottery number now is the same as in the future. When calculating probability, it is the number of desired outcomes divided by the total possible outcomes. In roulette, the probability of landing on an odd number is 18/37 since there are 18 odd numbers out of 37 total numbers on the wheel. Understanding probabilities can help people make sensible decisions about gambling by recognizing the risks involved.
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This document provides a probability word problem with 5 multiple choice questions. It describes different chance scenarios involving dice, a slot machine wheel, and a roulette wheel. For each scenario, it asks the reader to calculate the probability of a certain outcome and select the correct fraction from the multiple choice options, with hints provided to solve each problem.
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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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Playing various recreational activities can have positive and negative consequences depending on the degree of risk involved. Activities like playing soccer, buying a lottery ticket, smiling at a stranger and watching TV generally have low risk, while activities like skateboarding without a helmet, getting drunk every weekend, rock climbing, parachute jumping, train surfing and gambling on the internet range from medium to high risk due to potential for injury. Stealing money poses legal and ethical risks making it a high-risk activity.
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You have varying levels of control over factors that influence risky behaviors and their consequences. You have the most control over your own choices through using a decision-making process that considers risks and alternatives. You have some but limited control over your circumstances and personality. You have no control over sheer luck or games of chance. Understanding what you can and cannot control can help you make wiser decisions and reduce the likelihood of negative outcomes.
8.5 trans 1
This document discusses different levels of control in gambling and why some people develop gambling problems while others do not. It explains that gamblers who believe the outcomes can be controlled through superstitions are more likely to develop problems, as games of chance do not allow knowing the outcome beforehand. It also discusses controlling decision making about gambling through understanding reasons for gambling and risks involved, versus having no control over outcomes in games of chance which are determined by chance. The document advocates making informed decisions about gambling and knowing how to be a responsible gambler.
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Individuals should not gamble if they are underage, using impairing substances, or neglecting other responsibilities due to gambling. For those who choose to gamble, they should maintain balance, set spending limits, never borrow money to gamble, assess their motivations for gambling, and recognize that winning depends on luck and the longer one plays the more money that will be lost. Help is available for those struggling with gambling problems.
8.4 trans 1
The document discusses games of chance and random processes. It explains that in games of chance like gambling, outcomes cannot be predicted or controlled because they are determined completely by chance without any patterns. Gamblers who think they can influence outcomes through skill, insider information, luck or superstitions are mistaken, as the outcomes are randomly generated and independent of any actions. Many gamblers hold false beliefs and myths that certain behaviors can improve their luck, but there are no actual connections between random events.
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1. The document describes what might happen if a family won a million Rand in the lottery. They could quit their jobs, buy a new house, car, clothes and go on holidays. Their lifestyle and friends may change.
2. After the win is announced, the family would receive many phone calls from people asking for money, investments, loans or gifts. It would be hard to know who to trust.
3. Winning large amount of money could make the family feel vulnerable, under pressure and target of envy. They decide to go away for two weeks to think about how to handle the situation.
8.4 trans 3
This document discusses common gambling fallacies and whether they are true or false. It presents 9 common beliefs people have about gambling, such as thinking they can control the outcome through patterns, concentration, or rituals. However, gambling outcomes are determined by chance and outside of a player's control, so these beliefs are generally false. Winning large sums such as lottery jackpots also may not solve personal problems.
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A document provides three scenarios for role playing how to cope when a friend or family member has a gambling problem. The first scenario involves an older sister who feels depressed about money lost from gambling and says she gambles to forget about being lonely. The second scenario describes a father who has been losing money gambling and claims he needs to gamble for household expenses since he does not have a job. The third scenario is about a friend who has been losing money gambling and asks for a loan, saying he knows how to win now and will never speak to his friend again if the loan is not provided.
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Problem gamblers feel they have lost more money than they can afford and are unable to limit the time and money spent gambling. For example, Joe spends his mother's money gambling instead of his own spare money and skips school to gamble. Joe's gambling has likely caused financial problems and debts, family conflict, problems at school, and addiction issues.
9.4 la answers
This document discusses various statements about gambling and the probabilities involved. It provides the truth value for each statement - whether it is true or false - and often a brief explanation. Key points made include:
- Outcomes of random events like lottery drawings or dice rolls cannot be predicted and are not influenced by past results.
- The house/casino always has statistical advantage over players in games of chance, ensuring they make money overall.
- While some element of skill can influence outcomes in games like poker, chance is still a major factor and luck evens out over many games.
- Specific probabilities are given for various gambling scenarios to illustrate how unlikely winning big prizes truly is.
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Gambling outcomes are based on random chance and cannot be predicted or influenced through superstitions, patterns, or continued play. While skill at video games does not translate to gambling games, understanding that gambling results cannot be controlled and the house has an long-term advantage can help manage risks and problem gambling.
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This document discusses probability and games of chance like coin tosses, dice rolls, and lotteries. It explains that in these games, outcomes are random and unpredictable because they involve chance without patterns. The probabilities of outcomes do not change over time. For example, the chance of picking a specific lottery number now is the same as in the future. When calculating probability, it is the number of desired outcomes divided by the total possible outcomes. In roulette, the probability of landing on an odd number is 18/37 since there are 18 odd numbers out of 37 total numbers on the wheel. Understanding probabilities can help people make sensible decisions about gambling by recognizing the risks involved.
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This document provides a probability word problem with 5 multiple choice questions. It describes different chance scenarios involving dice, a slot machine wheel, and a roulette wheel. For each scenario, it asks the reader to calculate the probability of a certain outcome and select the correct fraction from the multiple choice options, with hints provided to solve each problem.
9.3 trans 1
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.
9.2 trans 2
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.
9.1 trans 1
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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Playing various recreational activities can have positive and negative consequences depending on the degree of risk involved. Activities like playing soccer, buying a lottery ticket, smiling at a stranger and watching TV generally have low risk, while activities like skateboarding without a helmet, getting drunk every weekend, rock climbing, parachute jumping, train surfing and gambling on the internet range from medium to high risk due to potential for injury. Stealing money poses legal and ethical risks making it a high-risk activity.
9.1 trans 2
You have varying levels of control over factors that influence risky behaviors and their consequences. You have the most control over your own choices through using a decision-making process that considers risks and alternatives. You have some but limited control over your circumstances and personality. You have no control over sheer luck or games of chance. Understanding what you can and cannot control can help you make wiser decisions and reduce the likelihood of negative outcomes.
8.5 trans 1
This document discusses different levels of control in gambling and why some people develop gambling problems while others do not. It explains that gamblers who believe the outcomes can be controlled through superstitions are more likely to develop problems, as games of chance do not allow knowing the outcome beforehand. It also discusses controlling decision making about gambling through understanding reasons for gambling and risks involved, versus having no control over outcomes in games of chance which are determined by chance. The document advocates making informed decisions about gambling and knowing how to be a responsible gambler.
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Individuals should not gamble if they are underage, using impairing substances, or neglecting other responsibilities due to gambling. For those who choose to gamble, they should maintain balance, set spending limits, never borrow money to gamble, assess their motivations for gambling, and recognize that winning depends on luck and the longer one plays the more money that will be lost. Help is available for those struggling with gambling problems.
8.4 trans 1
The document discusses games of chance and random processes. It explains that in games of chance like gambling, outcomes cannot be predicted or controlled because they are determined completely by chance without any patterns. Gamblers who think they can influence outcomes through skill, insider information, luck or superstitions are mistaken, as the outcomes are randomly generated and independent of any actions. Many gamblers hold false beliefs and myths that certain behaviors can improve their luck, but there are no actual connections between random events.
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1. The document describes what might happen if a family won a million Rand in the lottery. They could quit their jobs, buy a new house, car, clothes and go on holidays. Their lifestyle and friends may change.
2. After the win is announced, the family would receive many phone calls from people asking for money, investments, loans or gifts. It would be hard to know who to trust.
3. Winning large amount of money could make the family feel vulnerable, under pressure and target of envy. They decide to go away for two weeks to think about how to handle the situation.
8.4 trans 3
This document discusses common gambling fallacies and whether they are true or false. It presents 9 common beliefs people have about gambling, such as thinking they can control the outcome through patterns, concentration, or rituals. However, gambling outcomes are determined by chance and outside of a player's control, so these beliefs are generally false. Winning large sums such as lottery jackpots also may not solve personal problems.