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.
This document amends several sections of the Customs Act, 1969 and the Income Tax Ordinance, 1984. Some key changes include:
1. Adding definitions for "customs inland-water container terminal" and amending the definition of "customs station" in the Customs Act.
2. Adding a new section 129A on fees for transit of goods and vehicles across Bangladesh in the Customs Act.
3. Amending sections related to appeals, inquiries, and schedules in both Acts.
4. Adding definitions for "Tax Day" and amending the definition of "person" to include entities in the Income Tax Ordinance.
5. Amending sections related to
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.
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.
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.
This document amends several sections of the Customs Act, 1969 and the Income Tax Ordinance, 1984. Some key changes include:
1. Adding definitions for "customs inland-water container terminal" and amending the definition of "customs station" in the Customs Act.
2. Adding a new section 129A on fees for transit of goods and vehicles across Bangladesh in the Customs Act.
3. Amending sections related to appeals, inquiries, and schedules in both Acts.
4. Adding definitions for "Tax Day" and amending the definition of "person" to include entities in the Income Tax Ordinance.
5. Amending sections related to
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.
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.
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.
Remote gambling bill of South Africa. April 2014Market Engel SAS
The document provides notice that Geordin Gwyn Hill-Lewis MP intends to introduce a private member's bill to regulate remote gambling in South Africa. It invites interested parties to submit representations on the draft Remote Gambling Bill within 30 days. The draft bill and memorandum outlining its objectives are included in the schedule.
This document outlines the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act 2017 in Pakistan.
The key aspects covered include:
- Establishing authorities like the Adjudicating Authority, Federal Appellate Tribunal and their roles.
- Defining important terms like benami property, benami transactions, beneficial owner etc.
- Prohibiting benami transactions and making benami property liable for confiscation by the government.
- Restricting retransfer of benami property to the beneficial owner.
- Setting up a hierarchy of authorities with Special Courts, then the Federal Appellate Tribunal above the Adjudicating Authorities for hearing matters related to the Act.
The document is an amendment bill to further amend the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act of 1988 in India. Some key points:
- It proposes to substitute new definitions for terms like "benami property", "benami transaction", and establishes new authorities like the Adjudicating Authority and Appellate Tribunal.
- It prohibits benami transactions initiated after the date of commencement of this amendment act and introduces penal provisions.
- It also substitutes sections regarding confiscation of benami property and prohibits re-transfer of such property.
- New chapters are inserted establishing the Adjudicating Authority, its composition, powers, and terms of office of members.
Schleswig Holstein Gaming Act_English version_Oct 2011_fnlMarket Engel SAS
This document is the Schleswig-Holstein Gaming Act from October 20, 2011. It establishes a regulatory framework for public gaming in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The Act aims to ensure gaming occurs in an orderly, fair, and responsible manner that protects gamblers, prevents addiction, and maintains integrity in sports betting. It defines key terms like gaming, land-based gaming, online gaming, lotteries, betting, casinos, and payment. The Act covers approval procedures, player protections, gaming supervision, duties and taxes, and temporary and final provisions related to implementing the regulatory framework.
This document is a position paper from the Mauritius Labour Party analyzing proposed amendments to Mauritius' Constitution and laws regarding asset recovery and integrity reporting. It provides background on Mauritius' constitutional history and independence. It then analyzes the specific proposed amendment to Section 8 of the Constitution, which protects against deprivation of property, noting this amendment would allow for confiscation of disproportionate assets. However, the paper argues such an amendment has significant legal consequences and must follow the strict amendment process in Section 47 of the Constitution to be valid. It also analyzes relevant case law regarding separation of powers. In conclusion, the paper cautions that any constitutional amendment requires fully considering implications for fundamental rights and the Constitution's framework.
This document is a position paper from the Mauritius Labour Party analyzing proposed constitutional amendments and bills related to governance and anti-corruption efforts. It provides background on Mauritius' constitutional history and independence. It then analyzes in detail a proposed amendment to Section 8 of the Constitution regarding the protection of property from deprivation. The amendment would allow for the compulsory acquisition of property to be supported by three-quarters of the Assembly in order to not be questioned in court. The position paper examines the existing Section 8 protections and implications of the proposed changes.
This document provides the contents of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act of 1958. It outlines the following key points:
1. It establishes the appointment of Excise and Taxation Officers by the Government to administer the Act and exercise conferred powers.
2. It defines key terms related to liquor, intoxicating drugs, import, export, transport, manufacture, sale and possession. Liquor includes spirits, wine, beer and other fermented drinks containing alcohol. Intoxicating drugs include opium, charas and preparations from cannabis.
3. It covers provisions around import, export, transport, manufacture, possession and sale of liquor and intoxicating drugs, including licensing requirements and penalties
Land titling bill 2010 -james Joseph Adhikarathil, Solve your land problems in Kerala - we provide Legal support, assistance and monitoring of your complaints in Bhoomi tharam mattom, nilam , purayidom , thottam ,michabhoomi issues, pattayam , thandapper , pokkuvaravu , land tax , building tax , digital survey , resurvey ,klc , puramboke , pathway disputes, fair value , data bank , issues . James Joseph Adhikarathil , Former Deputy collector Alappuzha 9447464502. Service available all over Kerala
This document summarizes amendments made to the Kerala Gaming Act of 1960 by the Kerala Gaming (Amendment) Act of 2005. The key amendments include:
1. Defining online lotteries and distinguishing them from paper lotteries.
2. Increasing penalties for offenses related to online gambling, including higher fines and longer imprisonment terms.
3. Requiring offenses related to online lotteries to be tried summarily in court and be treated as non-bailable.
This document is the draft of "The Illegal Immigrants (Identification and Deportation) Bill, 2018" introduced in the Rajya Sabha of India. The bill aims to provide an institutional mechanism to identify illegal immigrants in India and deport them. It establishes a National Commission for Identification and Deportation of Illegal Immigrants to oversee the process at the national level. Additionally, each state or group of states would have a State Commission to identify illegal immigrants locally and supply lists to the national body for deportation actions. The bill grants investigation powers to the commissions and prioritizes speedy resolution of legal cases involving illegal immigrants.
Taxmann's Benami Black Money & Money Laundering LawsTaxmann
Taxmann’s Benami, Black Money & Money Laundering Laws provides a compilation of annotated, amended & updated on the following Laws:
• Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 with Rules, Schemes & Notifications
• Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 with Rules, Challans, Instructions and Circulars & Notifications
• Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 with Rules & Notifications
• Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 with Rules, Regulations & Notifications
This book aims to provides a complete and thorough understanding of the statutory portion of the Benami and Black Money Laws.
The Present Publication is the Latest Edition, as amended by the Finance Act 2021.
Myanmar_Transfer of Immovable Property and Restrictions Act 1987Dr. Oliver Massmann
This document summarizes key provisions of Burma's Transfer of Immoveable Property Restriction Act of 1987. The act places severe restrictions on foreigners and foreign-owned companies owning immovable property in Burma. It prohibits the sale, purchase, gift, pledge, exchange or transfer of immovable property to or from foreigners. It also prohibits leases of immovable property to foreigners for terms exceeding one year. Violations of the act can result in imprisonment of up to 5 years and confiscation of the property as state-owned. The act requires registration of any immovable property owned by foreigners.
The document establishes the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) through the Technology Innovation Agency Act, 2008. It outlines the following key points in 3 sentences:
The Act establishes the TIA to promote technological innovation in South Africa. It provides for the establishment of the TIA Board to manage and control the Agency, and outlines the Board's powers and duties. The Act also establishes the role of the Chief Executive Officer to manage the day-to-day operations of the Agency under the direction of the Board.
Supreme Court Judgment on PIL challenging Constitutional validity of RPA Sect...Sadanand Patwardhan
This document is the judgment from the Supreme Court of India regarding two writ petitions challenging the constitutionality of Section 8(4) of the Representation of People Act 1951. Section 8(4) provides an exception for sitting members of Parliament or state legislatures from immediate disqualification if convicted of an offense listed in Sections 8(1)-(3), by allowing them to appeal the conviction without losing their seat for 3 months. The petitioners argue this exception violates Articles 102 and 191 of the Constitution, which lay out identical disqualifications for being elected and continuing as a member. The Court reviews the relevant constitutional provisions and legislative history, and the petitioners contend Parliament lacked power to create this exception for sitting members when the Constitution did not
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act of 2001:
1) It consolidates and amends laws relating to registration of societies in Andhra Pradesh that promote art, charity, religion, sports, literature and other public purposes.
2) It outlines the process for registering a society, including filing documents like the memorandum and bye-laws with the Registrar. A certificate of registration will be issued if all provisions are complied with.
3) It describes the management and administration requirements for registered societies, such as maintaining proper records and accounts, electing a committee to manage affairs, and qualifications for committee members.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Remote gambling bill of South Africa. April 2014Market Engel SAS
The document provides notice that Geordin Gwyn Hill-Lewis MP intends to introduce a private member's bill to regulate remote gambling in South Africa. It invites interested parties to submit representations on the draft Remote Gambling Bill within 30 days. The draft bill and memorandum outlining its objectives are included in the schedule.
This document outlines the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act 2017 in Pakistan.
The key aspects covered include:
- Establishing authorities like the Adjudicating Authority, Federal Appellate Tribunal and their roles.
- Defining important terms like benami property, benami transactions, beneficial owner etc.
- Prohibiting benami transactions and making benami property liable for confiscation by the government.
- Restricting retransfer of benami property to the beneficial owner.
- Setting up a hierarchy of authorities with Special Courts, then the Federal Appellate Tribunal above the Adjudicating Authorities for hearing matters related to the Act.
The document is an amendment bill to further amend the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act of 1988 in India. Some key points:
- It proposes to substitute new definitions for terms like "benami property", "benami transaction", and establishes new authorities like the Adjudicating Authority and Appellate Tribunal.
- It prohibits benami transactions initiated after the date of commencement of this amendment act and introduces penal provisions.
- It also substitutes sections regarding confiscation of benami property and prohibits re-transfer of such property.
- New chapters are inserted establishing the Adjudicating Authority, its composition, powers, and terms of office of members.
Schleswig Holstein Gaming Act_English version_Oct 2011_fnlMarket Engel SAS
This document is the Schleswig-Holstein Gaming Act from October 20, 2011. It establishes a regulatory framework for public gaming in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The Act aims to ensure gaming occurs in an orderly, fair, and responsible manner that protects gamblers, prevents addiction, and maintains integrity in sports betting. It defines key terms like gaming, land-based gaming, online gaming, lotteries, betting, casinos, and payment. The Act covers approval procedures, player protections, gaming supervision, duties and taxes, and temporary and final provisions related to implementing the regulatory framework.
This document is a position paper from the Mauritius Labour Party analyzing proposed amendments to Mauritius' Constitution and laws regarding asset recovery and integrity reporting. It provides background on Mauritius' constitutional history and independence. It then analyzes the specific proposed amendment to Section 8 of the Constitution, which protects against deprivation of property, noting this amendment would allow for confiscation of disproportionate assets. However, the paper argues such an amendment has significant legal consequences and must follow the strict amendment process in Section 47 of the Constitution to be valid. It also analyzes relevant case law regarding separation of powers. In conclusion, the paper cautions that any constitutional amendment requires fully considering implications for fundamental rights and the Constitution's framework.
This document is a position paper from the Mauritius Labour Party analyzing proposed constitutional amendments and bills related to governance and anti-corruption efforts. It provides background on Mauritius' constitutional history and independence. It then analyzes in detail a proposed amendment to Section 8 of the Constitution regarding the protection of property from deprivation. The amendment would allow for the compulsory acquisition of property to be supported by three-quarters of the Assembly in order to not be questioned in court. The position paper examines the existing Section 8 protections and implications of the proposed changes.
This document provides the contents of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act of 1958. It outlines the following key points:
1. It establishes the appointment of Excise and Taxation Officers by the Government to administer the Act and exercise conferred powers.
2. It defines key terms related to liquor, intoxicating drugs, import, export, transport, manufacture, sale and possession. Liquor includes spirits, wine, beer and other fermented drinks containing alcohol. Intoxicating drugs include opium, charas and preparations from cannabis.
3. It covers provisions around import, export, transport, manufacture, possession and sale of liquor and intoxicating drugs, including licensing requirements and penalties
Land titling bill 2010 -james Joseph Adhikarathil, Solve your land problems in Kerala - we provide Legal support, assistance and monitoring of your complaints in Bhoomi tharam mattom, nilam , purayidom , thottam ,michabhoomi issues, pattayam , thandapper , pokkuvaravu , land tax , building tax , digital survey , resurvey ,klc , puramboke , pathway disputes, fair value , data bank , issues . James Joseph Adhikarathil , Former Deputy collector Alappuzha 9447464502. Service available all over Kerala
This document summarizes amendments made to the Kerala Gaming Act of 1960 by the Kerala Gaming (Amendment) Act of 2005. The key amendments include:
1. Defining online lotteries and distinguishing them from paper lotteries.
2. Increasing penalties for offenses related to online gambling, including higher fines and longer imprisonment terms.
3. Requiring offenses related to online lotteries to be tried summarily in court and be treated as non-bailable.
This document is the draft of "The Illegal Immigrants (Identification and Deportation) Bill, 2018" introduced in the Rajya Sabha of India. The bill aims to provide an institutional mechanism to identify illegal immigrants in India and deport them. It establishes a National Commission for Identification and Deportation of Illegal Immigrants to oversee the process at the national level. Additionally, each state or group of states would have a State Commission to identify illegal immigrants locally and supply lists to the national body for deportation actions. The bill grants investigation powers to the commissions and prioritizes speedy resolution of legal cases involving illegal immigrants.
Taxmann's Benami Black Money & Money Laundering LawsTaxmann
Taxmann’s Benami, Black Money & Money Laundering Laws provides a compilation of annotated, amended & updated on the following Laws:
• Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 with Rules, Schemes & Notifications
• Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 with Rules, Challans, Instructions and Circulars & Notifications
• Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 with Rules & Notifications
• Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 with Rules, Regulations & Notifications
This book aims to provides a complete and thorough understanding of the statutory portion of the Benami and Black Money Laws.
The Present Publication is the Latest Edition, as amended by the Finance Act 2021.
Myanmar_Transfer of Immovable Property and Restrictions Act 1987Dr. Oliver Massmann
This document summarizes key provisions of Burma's Transfer of Immoveable Property Restriction Act of 1987. The act places severe restrictions on foreigners and foreign-owned companies owning immovable property in Burma. It prohibits the sale, purchase, gift, pledge, exchange or transfer of immovable property to or from foreigners. It also prohibits leases of immovable property to foreigners for terms exceeding one year. Violations of the act can result in imprisonment of up to 5 years and confiscation of the property as state-owned. The act requires registration of any immovable property owned by foreigners.
The document establishes the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) through the Technology Innovation Agency Act, 2008. It outlines the following key points in 3 sentences:
The Act establishes the TIA to promote technological innovation in South Africa. It provides for the establishment of the TIA Board to manage and control the Agency, and outlines the Board's powers and duties. The Act also establishes the role of the Chief Executive Officer to manage the day-to-day operations of the Agency under the direction of the Board.
Supreme Court Judgment on PIL challenging Constitutional validity of RPA Sect...Sadanand Patwardhan
This document is the judgment from the Supreme Court of India regarding two writ petitions challenging the constitutionality of Section 8(4) of the Representation of People Act 1951. Section 8(4) provides an exception for sitting members of Parliament or state legislatures from immediate disqualification if convicted of an offense listed in Sections 8(1)-(3), by allowing them to appeal the conviction without losing their seat for 3 months. The petitioners argue this exception violates Articles 102 and 191 of the Constitution, which lay out identical disqualifications for being elected and continuing as a member. The Court reviews the relevant constitutional provisions and legislative history, and the petitioners contend Parliament lacked power to create this exception for sitting members when the Constitution did not
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act of 2001:
1) It consolidates and amends laws relating to registration of societies in Andhra Pradesh that promote art, charity, religion, sports, literature and other public purposes.
2) It outlines the process for registering a society, including filing documents like the memorandum and bye-laws with the Registrar. A certificate of registration will be issued if all provisions are complied with.
3) It describes the management and administration requirements for registered societies, such as maintaining proper records and accounts, electing a committee to manage affairs, and qualifications for committee members.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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share - Lions, tigers, AI and health misinformation, oh my!.pptxTina Purnat
• Pitfalls and pivots needed to use AI effectively in public health
• Evidence-based strategies to address health misinformation effectively
• Building trust with communities online and offline
• Equipping health professionals to address questions, concerns and health misinformation
• Assessing risk and mitigating harm from adverse health narratives in communities, health workforce and health system
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptxHolistified Wellness
We’re talking about Vedic Meditation, a form of meditation that has been around for at least 5,000 years. Back then, the people who lived in the Indus Valley, now known as India and Pakistan, practised meditation as a fundamental part of daily life. This knowledge that has given us yoga and Ayurveda, was known as Veda, hence the name Vedic. And though there are some written records, the practice has been passed down verbally from generation to generation.
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Gambling act
1. Vol. 470 Cape Town, August
Kaapstad, 12 Augustus 2004 No. 26670
THE PRESIDENCY HOFISI YA PRESIDENTE
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No. 960 12 August 2004 No. 960 12 August 2004
It is hereby notified that the President has Hi mi tivisa leswaku Presidente u
assented to the following Act, which is amukerile nawu lowu wu phablixiweke ku
hereby published for general informa- andzisa vutivi bya n’wina:—
tion:—
No. 7 of 2004: National Gambling Act, No. 7 of 2004: Nawu wa Vugemburi wa
2004. Tiko, 2004.
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2. 2 No. 26670 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12 AUGUST 2004
Act No. 7, 2004 NATIONAL GAMBLING ACT, 2004
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(English text signed by the President.)
(Assented to 6 August 2004.)
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ACT
To provide for the co-ordination of concurrent national and provincial legislative
competence over matters relating to casinos, racing, gambling and wagering, and
to provide for the continued regulation of those matters; for that purpose to
establish certain uniform norms and standards applicable to national and
provincial regulation and licensing of certain gambling activities; to provide for the
creation of additional uniform norms and standards applicable throughout the
Republic; to retain the National Gambling Board; to establish the National
Gambling Policy Council; to repeal the National Gambling Act, 1996; and to
provide for matters incidental thereto.
PREAMBLE
CONSIDERING that the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No.
108 of 1996), establishes that casinos, racing, gambling and wagering are matters of
concurrent national and provincial legislative competence;
It is desirable to co-ordinate activities relating to the exercise of that concurrent
competence within the national and provincial spheres of government;
It is desirable to establish certain uniform norms and standards, which will safeguard
people participating in gambling and their communities against the adverse effect of
gambling, applying generally throughout the Republic with regard to casinos, racing,
gambling and wagering, so that—
* gambling activities are effectively regulated, licenced, controlled and policed;
* members of the public who participate in any licenced gambling activity are
protected;
* society and the economy are protected against over-stimulation of the latent
demand for gambling; and
* the licensing of gambling activities is transparent, fair and equitable;
It is expedient to establish certain national institutions, and to recognise the
establishment of provincial institutions, which together will determine and administer
national gambling policy in a co-operative, coherent and efficient manner.
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“minor” means a person under the age of 18 years
Protection of minors
12. (1) A minor must not—
(a) enter a designated area within any licensed premises;
(b) operate a gambling machine or gambling device;
(c) conduct or make available a gambling activity; 5
(d) engage in social gambling or a gambling activity other than an amusement
game; or
(e) falsely claim to be 18 years of age or over, in order to—
(i) gain access to a designated area within licensed premises;
(ii) gain access to a gambling machine or gambling device; or 10
(iii) engage in, conduct or make available a gambling activity.
(2) A person must not falsely claim that a minor is 18 years of age or over, in order for
that minor to—
(a) gain access to a designated area within licensed premises;
(b) gain access to a gambling machine or gambling device; or 15
(c) engage in, conduct or make available a gambling activity.
(3) A licensee, licensed employee, or a person in control of licensed premises or a
gambling machine or gambling device must not knowingly permit a minor to—
(a) enter or remain in a designated area within such licensed premises;
(b) operate that gambling machine or gambling device; 20
(c) conduct or make available a gambling activity within such licensed premises;
or
(d) engage in social gambling or a gambling activity, other than an amusement
game, within such licensed premises.
(4) A person referred to in subsection (3) must take reasonable measures to determine 25
accurately whether or not a person is a minor, before permitting that person to do any
thing contemplated in subsection (3)(a) to (d).
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National Gambling Board
Continuation of National Gambling Board
64. (1) The National Gambling Board, as established by the National Gambling Act,
1996 (Act No. 33 of 1996), is retained under this Act, subject to Item 3 of the Schedule.
(2) The board is a juristic person. 20
Objects and functions of board
65. (1) The board has the following powers and duties to be exercised and performed
in accordance with this Act:
(a) Monitoring and investigating, when necessary, the issuing of national licences
by provincial licensing authorities for compliance with this Act in accordance 25
with sections 40 to 43;
(b) investigating, monitoring and evaluating compliance with this Act by
provincial licensing authorities, entering into agreements with those authori-
ties in respect of steps to be taken to correct any deficiencies, and making
recommendations to the Council in relation to such matters, in accordance 30
with sections 33 and 34;
(c) establishing and maintaining—
(i) the national register of excluded persons, in accordance with section 14;
(ii) the national central electronic monitoring system, in accordance with
section 27; 35
(iii) the national register of gambling machines and devices, in accordance
with section 21;
(iv) a central registry of information contemplated in section 35; and
(v) the national probity register in terms of section 57;
(d) monitoring socio-economic patterns of gambling activity within the Republic 40
and in particular must research and identify factors relating to, and patterns,
causes, and consequences of—
(i) the socio-economic impact of gambling; and
(ii) addictive or compulsive gambling;
(e) carrying out the responsibilities set out in section 33; and 45
(f) exercising any other powers and performing any other duties assigned to it in
terms of this Act.
(2) The board may—
(a) advise the Council on the maximum number of any kind of licences relating
to casinos, racing, gambling and wagering that should be awarded in the 50
Republic or in any particular province;
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(b) advise the Council on matters of national policy relating to casinos, racing,
gambling and wagering and on the determination of national norms and
standards regarding any matter in terms of this Act that should apply generally
throughout the Republic;
(c) recommend to the Council changes to bring about uniformity in the laws of 5
the various provinces in relation to casinos, racing, gambling and wagering;
(d) advise the Council, through the Minister, in respect of any matter referred to
it by the Council;
(e) monitor market share and market conduct in the gambling industry and refer
any concerns regarding market share or possible prohibited practices to the 10
Competition Commission in terms of the Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89
of 1998); and
(f) provide a broad-based public education programme about the risks and
socio-economic impact of gambling.
(3) The board may liaise with any foreign or international authorities having any 15
objects similar to the objects of the board.
(4) In exercising its powers and performing its duties set out in this Act, the board—
(a) must comply with directions issued to it by the Council relating to casinos,
racing, gambling and wagering;
(b) may have regard to international developments in the field of casinos, racing, 20
gambling and wagering; and
(c) may consult any person, organisation or institution with regard to any matter
deemed necessary by the board.
"Purpose of Act
2A. The purpose of this Act is to—
(a) provide a legal basis for the regulation and control of all gambling activities;
(b) preserve the integrity of the Republic as a responsible global citizen by ensuring an efficient and
effective gambling regulatory regime;
(c) promote the development of a responsible gambling industry in the Republic;
(d) ensure that all gambling activities are conducted responsibly, fairly and honestly;
(e) ensure that all players are treated fairly and that the privacy of a player is respected;
(f) protect minors and other vulnerable persons from the negative effects of gambling;
(g) protect and advance the interests of historically disadvantaged persons;
(h) protect society against the over-stimulation of the demand for gambling;
(i) prevent gambling from being a source of, or associated with crime or disorder, or used to
support crime, disorder or money laundering.".
(GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12 NOVEMBER 2004)
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