The Risks of Betting With Real Money
Recent reports show that more Moroccans are turning to offshore websites to meet their gambling needs. Some of these are licensed operators, well known within the industry, but the problem is that they are unregulated. Anyone who has a dispute with one of these providers has no protection under Moroccan law.
A particular media story goes on to raise the issue of responsible gambling, and whether enough is being done to help vulnerable people.
A 2021 study showed that around 40% of Moroccan gamblers could be considered as high risk.
Further articles suggest that not enough is being done to address underage gambling. By exploiting the loopholes and playing with offshore operators, younger people could have access to gambling platforms.
The Advantages of Online Gambling
Every nation’s government has to balance the pros and cons of online gambling. If they decide that the system is unsafe and likely to cause harm to its citizens, they have the option of banning it completely.
One obvious advantage surrounding real money online play is the revenue generated. Globally, this is a multibillion-dollar industry, and the potential for increased national income is huge. In countries and regions that have recently legalized digital gambling, such as the United States and Ontario in Canada, a significant boost to the economy has followed.
Future worldwide projections are positive, and there are no signs of a slowdown anytime soon.
Legalizing gambling can also bring the practice out from the underground. In many countries where real money staking is outlawed, there are issues with rogue operators. By allowing gambling across the country, even with some restrictions, it reduces the need for criminal activity by giving residents access to licensed, regulated platforms.
The Moroccan parliament building at night
The Future for Gambling in Morocco
Some countries have moved to close the loophole that allows their citizens to access offshore casinos and sportsbooks. This helps to keep players safe and away from any rogue operators looking to exploit this grey area in the law.
The Moroccan government has the option to follow and shut down access to the offshore operators. At the very least, these reports suggest that it needs to do more to address the concerns around problem gambling.
As for outlawing the practice, that’s extremely unlikely. The online gambling industry provides an important source of revenue inside Morocco, and considering the fact that the security of players is paramount, it’s much safer to play with authorized and regulated outlets.
