Balancing Today’s Challenges and Preparing for Tomorrow: The Realities of the Gambling Terrain
Author : Chingozha MP, Chingozha Y, Dr. Hlongwana J and Dr. Extra Ord Mawere M
Abstract :
The flip flops within the gambling landscape are apparent within many jurisdictions. The variables characterizing the gambling spaces continue to mutate and cause numerous regulatory challenges. To this, Cottier (2006) argues that,’ observing that past and present avenues have largely failed, it suggests the concept of progressive regulation…’ The success stories of the yesteryear are seemingly failing to inform current decisions. The environments seem to be at the pole ends now, to the extent that what worked yesterday may not be relevant today.
The operating terrain is just worlds apart and only those who are aptly adaptive maintain their institutions as going concerns. Without the muscle or nerve to be responsive and adaptive survival becomes a nightmare. The study used the qualitative approach for which unstructured interviews were employed on 10 respondents.
Keywords :
Gambling terrain, adaptive environments, jurisdiction, going concern, progressive regulation.
