Enforce the law against illegal gambling

I was glad to read that letter from Winnipeg last week about Nunavut’s gambling problems.

While all forms of gambling (casinos, lottery tickets, bingos, etc.) are habit-forming, I feel that card games in particular are worse in many ways.

There is the pressure to spend all of your money, the interaction between players, and the promise to pay.

Gambling without a licence is illegal and I, for one, feel it is time to start enforcing the law instead of turning a blind eye. The money is not for charity, but for greed, selfishness and disrespect. There is help available if one cares to look for it.

I would like to remain anonymous, because I find it hard to say no when someone I really care about asks me for help.

(Name withheld by request)
Iqaluit