Awareness of Online Bet9ja Gambling among Nigerian Youth

Study in Kano Metropolis

Authors

  • Abdullahi Usman Musa Department of Sociology, Federal University, Dutse, PMB 7156, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. Author
  • Dr Suleiman Isyaku Muhammad Department of Sociology, Federal University, Dutse, PMB 7156, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. Author

Keywords:

Gambling, Online Bet9ja, Youth, Awareness, Nigeria.

Abstract

This study examine awareness on online Bet9ja gambling among Nigerian youth study of Kano Metropolis Kano State Nigeria. Online Bet9ja Gambling means taking part in games of chance for a prize (where the prize is money or money’s worth), betting involves making a bet on the outcome of sports, races, events or whether or not something is true, whose outcomes may or may not involve elements of skill but whose outcomes are uncertain and lotteries (typically) involve a payment to participate in an event in which prizes are allocated on the basis of chance”. The major aim of this research is to examine awareness on online Bet9ja gambling in Kano Metropolis Kano State, Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design. A total of 410 respondents were selected aged 18 to 35 years for the study in order to have the diversified views on online Bet9ja gambling from the study area. The study utilized cluster, purposive, and availability sampling techniques. It was revealed majority of the youth are aware about gambling the factors influenced them includes poverty, unemployment and the desperation for “get rich-quick syndrome”. Online Bet9ja gambling therefore, leads to further economic crises and drug abuse among the youths. Thus, the study recommends that, Parents should create a safe space where children can discuss friendship issues with them and make demand of the necessary things they need both for their personal use and for their studies. Domestic and international non-governmental organizations NGOs should also develop a more inclusive system of youth development scheme.

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2024-08-31

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Abdullahi Usman Musa, & Suleiman Isyaku Muhammad. (2024). Awareness of Online Bet9ja Gambling among Nigerian Youth: Study in Kano Metropolis. Journal of Arts and Sociological Research, 5(6). https://africanscholarpub.com/ajasr/article/view/318

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