Child Casino Shock

Child Casino Shock is one of the original issues written by NationStates game designer Max Barry. The issue focuses on the legal status of the gambling industry. Though the text of the issue suggests that the question is focused on establishing legal age limits for gambling, the two choices either completely legalize or prohibit gambling. The issue makes a reference to the Crown Casino instead of using a random variable for the business.

Issue

Children as young as eight have been spotted gambling in some of @@NAME@@'s seedier casinos.

Options

1. Social activist @@RANDOMNAME@@ is outraged. "Gambling needs to be outlawed immediately. It's no wonder children are becoming sucked into the vice, with adults setting such a poor example. Gambling is a stain on @@NAME@@'s international reputation and it must be stopped!"
2. However, Crown Casino chairperson @@RANDOMNAME@@ says, "What's wrong with children gambling? It prepares them for the realities of life, teaching them that success or failure is not due to hard work or intelligence, but the roll of the dice. Besides, if kids weren't gambling, they'd be spraypainting trains."

Domestic Impact

Option 1

The following game text is added to nations choosing this option:

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It is believed that this option results in a significant decrease in the Gambling Industry national statistic and also slightly decreases the youth crime rate. This option may also slightly decrease Economic Freedoms.

Option 2

The following game text is added to nations choosing this option:

young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables

It is believed that this option results in a significant increase in the Gambling Industry national statistic and also slightly increases the youth crime rate. This option may also slightly increase Economic Freedoms.

Additional materials

• List of Issues
• NationStates Issues Thread on jolt forums discussing daily issues